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Parasite

[n] an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); the parasite obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host
[n] a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage


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Synonyms

leech, sponge, sponger

Antonyms

host



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