bloodsucking

• Qui se nourrit de sang, en parlant d'un animal ou d'un insecte ; au sens figuré, qui exploite ou épuise les ressources d'autrui de manière abusive.

Describes something that exploits or drains resources from others, often used metaphorically.

1. Feeding on bloodB2formal

   Drawing blood from the body of another organism, typically for nourishment.

   qui se nourrit de sang

   • Mosquitoes are bloodsucking insects that can transmit diseases.
   • The vampire bat is a bloodsucking mammal found in Central and South America.
   • Leeches are bloodsucking creatures used in some medical treatments.

2. Parasitic or exploitativeC1informal

   Having the nature or habits of a parasite; living off another person or entity, often in a harmful way.

   parasite, exploiteur

   • The landlord was a bloodsucking tyrant who raised the rent every month.
   • He called his ex-business partner a bloodsucking leech who took all the profits.
   • The company was accused of being a bloodsucking corporation that exploited its workers.

   Synonymesexploitativeparasitic

   Antonymesbeneficial