Parasitize

Synonyms of parasitize

• exploit
• mooch
• leech off

Antonyms of parasitize

• aid
• support
• nurture

Collocations of parasitize

host organism

Frequency: 70 %

The parasite relies on a host organism for survival.

parasitic relationship

Frequency: 60 %

The two organisms have a parasitic relationship where one benefits at the expense of the other.

parasitic infection

Frequency: 50 %

The patient was diagnosed with a parasitic infection after traveling to a tropical region.

parasitic behavior

Frequency: 45 %

The parasite exhibits parasitic behavior by feeding off its host.

Idiomatic Expressions for parasitize

• Phrase: parasitize a system
  Meaning: to exploit or take advantage of a system for personal gain
  Usage: The company was found to be parasitizing the tax system by avoiding paying their fair share.