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parasite Synonyms

Another word for parasite

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• noun (Context 1)

A person who habitually relies on or exploits the generosity, wealth, or hospitality of others without making any useful return.

Usage Example

"His family grew tired of supporting him after he refused to look for work and acted like a freeloader."

Strongest
freeloader
leech
sponger
moocher
Strong
scrounger
hanger-on
cadger
bloodsucker
deadbeat

Opposites of parasite

The opposite of parasite shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

host
benefactor
provider
patron
symbiont
contributor
See all opposites of parasite

• Nearby Words

parasail
parasailing
parasaurolophus
parasite
parasitic
parasitical
parasitically

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Parasite. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/parasite
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