lean on

verb

1. Alsolean upon to depend on for advice, support, etc
2. informal.
   to exert pressure on (someone), as by threats or intimidation

Example Sentences

Well, there is a weak lean-on-somebody sort of woman, who will love any man who will feed and shelter her—she doesn't count.

From Project Gutenberg

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