parasite
/ˈpɛrəsaɪt/
noun
- An organism that lives on or inside another organism (called a host) and gets food or shelter from it, often harming the host.
- Tapeworms are a common parasite that can live in the intestines of animals.
- The flea is a parasite that feeds on the blood of its host.
- Some parasites, like certain fungi, can kill the plants they infect.
- A person who takes advantage of others without giving anything in return.
- The company fired the manager for being a parasite who took credit for others' work.
- In the story, the villain is a parasite who lives off the kindness of wealthy relatives.
- He was called a parasite because he never worked and always borrowed money from friends.
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