English dictionary

parasite

/'p/&/r/@/s/aI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host

noun.animal

Antonyms host

Source: WordNet 3.0
a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

noun.person

Synonyms leech sponge sponger

Source: WordNet 3.0
One who frequents the tables of the rich, or who lives at another's expense, and earns his welcome by flattery; a hanger-on; a toady; a sycophant.

noun

Source: webster1913