leeching
verb
- 1
To apply a leech medicinally, so that it sucks blood from the patient.
- 2
To drain (resources) without giving back.
“Bert leeched hundreds of files from the BBS, but never uploaded anything in return.”
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To treat, cure or heal.
noun
- 1
A medical treatment using leeches.
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