Parasitic

Synonyms of parasitic

• leechlike
• sponging
• bloodsucking

Antonyms of parasitic

• beneficial
• symbiotic
• mutualistic

Collocations of parasitic

parasitic relationship

Frequency: 80 %

The parasitic relationship between the two countries was causing tension.

parasitic behavior

Frequency: 70 %

His parasitic behavior drained the energy of those around him.

parasitic organism

Frequency: 60 %

The study focused on the behavior of the parasitic organism in the ecosystem.

parasitic plant

Frequency: 50 %

The garden was infested with parasitic plants that were harming the other vegetation.

parasitic infection

Frequency: 45 %

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the parasitic infection.

Idiomatic Expressions for parasitic

• Phrase: parasitic behavior
  Meaning: behavior that resembles that of a parasite, exploiting or draining resources from others
  Usage: The politician's parasitic behavior was evident in his constant demands for favors and kickbacks.