noun a person who habitually relies on or exploits others and gives nothing in return
In psychology, a parasite can be used metaphorically to describe a person who takes advantage of others for their own gain without giving anything in return.
In medicine, a parasite refers to an organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense, often causing harm to the host.
In ecology, a parasite is an organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense, potentially disrupting the ecosystem.
In biology, a parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
In literature, a parasite can be used as a metaphor for a character who feeds off of others for their own gain or advantage.
In psychology, a parasite may be used to describe a person who manipulates or takes advantage of others for their own benefit, often at the expense of the other person's well-being.
In biology, a parasite refers to an organism that lives in or on another organism (the host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
In economics, a parasite can be used to describe a company or individual that profits from the work or resources of others without contributing anything of value in return.