parasitical
/ˌpɛrəˈsɪtɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of a parasite; living off another organism and causing harm.
- The doctor explained how the parasitical infection spreads through contaminated water.
- The parasitical fungus slowly drained the tree of its nutrients.
- Some insects have a parasitical relationship with certain plants, laying eggs inside them.
- Describing a person or group that depends on others for support without giving anything in return, often in a negative way.
- The company's parasitical practices involved taking credit for work done by smaller partners.
- He was tired of his parasitical friends who only called when they needed money.
- Critics accused the wealthy landlord of having a parasitical attitude toward the community.
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