leech

The leech attached itself to my leg while I was swimming in the lake.

He is like a leech, always trying to take advantage of others.

I feel like a leech, constantly relying on others for help.

She described him as a leech, draining her of energy and resources.

The company was being leeched by inefficient processes and outdated systems.

He leeches off his parents, never bothering to get a job.

The leeches in the pond help keep the ecosystem in balance by feeding on excess nutrients.

She felt like a leech, constantly taking but never giving back.

The politician was accused of being a leech, living off taxpayer money without contributing anything valuable.

The leeches in the medical field exploit vulnerable patients for financial gain.