Parasitism

Synonyms of parasitism

• exploitation
• mooching
• leeching

Antonyms of parasitism

• cooperation
• symbiosis
• mutualism

Collocations of parasitism

parasitic relationship

Frequency: 70 %

The parasitic relationship between the tick and the host was detrimental to the host's health.

parasitic behavior

Frequency: 60 %

The parasitic behavior of the invasive species caused harm to the native ecosystem.

parasitic organism

Frequency: 50 %

The parasitic organism attached itself to the host in order to feed and reproduce.

parasitic nature

Frequency: 45 %

The parasitic nature of the relationship was evident in the way one organism benefited at the expense of the other.

parasitic dependency

Frequency: 40 %

The parasitic dependency of the parasite on its host meant that it could not survive without feeding off the host.

Idiomatic Expressions for parasitism

• Phrase: parasitic plant
  Meaning: a plant that derives some or all of its nutrients from another living plant
  Usage: Mistletoe is a parasitic plant that grows on trees and obtains water and nutrients from its host.