parasite

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(par-a-site) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 a plant animal or fungus that lives on or in another living thing called the host; 2 one who lives on the hospitality of others.

Example Sentence

The dog became sick from the parasite in its stomach.

Synonyms

barnacle; bloodsucker; leech; sponge; hanger-on

Antonyms

blessing

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Rhymes

  • parasite