Synonyms for

Parasites

Verb / ˈperʌˌsaɪts / Another word for parasites — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Parasites are organisms that live on or in a host organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.

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Common collocations

  • intestinal parasites
  • parasites on society
  • external parasites
  • internal parasites
  • parasites in the body
  • blood-sucking parasites

Word family

adjective parasitic

Usage note

While 'parasite' can refer to a biological organism, it is often used metaphorically to describe a person who exploits others or lives off their efforts. The term carries a strong negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The dog has fleas, which are parasites that live on its skin and feed on its blood.
  2. The tapeworm is a parasite that lives in the intestines of animals and humans.
  3. The mosquito is a parasite that feeds on the blood of its host.
  4. The louse is a parasite that lives on human hair and feeds on blood.
  5. The bedbug is a parasite that lives in beds and feeds on the blood of humans.

Quotes

  • The most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose. Ah, you better watch out, you better not cry / You better not pout, I'm telling you why / Santa Claus is comin' to town / He's making a list and checking it twice / Gonna find out who's naughty and nice / Santa Claus is comin' to town / He sees you when you're sleeping / He knows when you're awake / He knows if you've been bad or good / So be good for goodness' sake! / O! You better watch out, you better not cry / You better not pout, I'm telling you why / Santa Claus is comin' to town.
  • Death is the liberator of him whom freedom cannot release, the physician of him whom medicine cannot cure, and the comforter of him whom time cannot console. / The worst thing in life is not to end up all alone. The worst thing in life is to end up with people that make you feel all alone.
  • The avoidance of taxes is the only intellectual pursuit that carries any reward. / There is no such thing as a free lunch. / The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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