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parasite
Synonyms and Antonyms of parasite
- a parasite who lived in the familyʼs basement and refused to get a job or pay rent
Synonym Discussion of parasite
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- a jet-setter with an entourage of parasites
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- a powerful prince surrounded by sycophants
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- cultivated leaders of society and became their toady
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- a leech living off his family and friends
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- a shiftless sponge, always looking for a handout
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