Leech

The politician tried to leech onto the popular social movement to gain more supporters.

The politician tried to leech votes from his opponent's supporters.

The company executives leech off the hard work of their employees.

He tried to leech onto his friend's connections to get a job in a different industry.

The telemarketers constantly leech on me for donations.

The children constantly leech their parents for new toys.

The leech was used to stimulate blood circulation in ancient times.

The leech was placed on the wound to prevent infection and promote healing.