1. resembling a leech in appearance or behavior; parasitic or clinging persistently to exploit others

Examples

• The politician’s leechlike advisors drained his campaign funds.
• She had a leechlike attachment to wealthy friends.
• His leechlike behavior at parties made everyone uncomfortable.
• The company’s leechlike practices exploited small businesses.
• Her leechlike dependency on others prevented her growth.
• The leechlike organism attached itself to the host.