Synonyms of parasites

parasites

noun

plural of parasite

as in leeches

a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return

a parasite who lived in the family's basement and refused to get a job or pay rent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leeches
• sponges
• freeloaders
• spongers
• dependents
• henchmen
• moochers
• hangers-on
• bloodsuckers
• free riders
• flunkeys
• misers
• deadbeats
• idlers
• sycophants
• lackeys
• satellites
• toadies
• yes-men
• stooges
• skinflints
• pikers
• tightwads
• cheapskates
• flunkies
• niggards
• scrooges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• supporters
• benefactors
• philanthropists