Parasite

Meaning

an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others

An organism that lives in or on another organism and benefits at the host’s expense.

Example Sentences

The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.

The parasite weakened the tree by feeding on its nutrients.

Example Expressions

social parasite

Synonyms

bloodsucker, leech, freeloader, dependent, sponger, hanger-on

Entry 1

bloodsucker, leech, freeloader, dependent

Entry 2

freeloader, leech, sponger, hanger-on

Antonyms

host, provider, benefactor, supporter

Entry 1

host, provider, benefactor, supporter

Entry 2

host, benefactor

Collocations

intestinal parasite, blood parasite, remove parasite, deadly parasite, social parasite

Entry 1

intestinal parasite, blood parasite, remove parasite

Entry 2

intestinal parasite, deadly parasite, social parasite