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leeching

/liːtʃɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does leeching mean?

verb

The act of taking something, especially money or resources, without permission or payment, often in a way that is unfair or dishonest. The act of obtaining something, especially information, from someone without their knowledge or consent.

Example

"The company was accused of leeching off the government's subsidies."

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