leechlike

ˈliːtʃˌlaɪk
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Translation of leechlike from English into Hebrew

Adjective

1.

behavior

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resembling a leech in clinging behavior
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נִצְמָד nitsmadדָּבֵק davekמִתְלַפֵּת mitlapet
  • His leechlike grip made it hard to escape.האחיזה הנצמדת שלו הקשתה על הבריחה.
2.

biology

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having a parasitic nature or habits
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טְפִילִי tefiliכְּמוֹ עֲלוּקָה בַּעַל טֶבַע טְפִילִי
  • The leechlike plant drained nutrients from its host.הצמח הטפילי ניזון מהמארח שלו.
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Synonyms and analogies of leechlike in English

Examples of leechlike in a sentence

  • The leechlike follower wouldn't leave him alone.
  • The leechlike behavior of the company drained its partners.
  • His leechlike tendencies made him unpopular among friends.

leechlike: Examples and translations in context

In every project, her leech-like behavior surfaced as she sought personal gain.

בכל פרויקט, התנהגותה כעלוקה הופיעה כשהיא חיפשה רווח אישי.

Am I too leech-like, but, like, in a bad way?

האם אני גם עלוקה, אבל, כמו, בצורה רעה?

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