parasitizing

[US]/[ˈpærəsɪˌtaɪzɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈpærəsɪˌtaɪzɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (present participle of parasitize)To live or feed at the expense of another organism.; To exploit or take advantage of someone or something.; To attach oneself to someone or something in order to benefit.

Phrases & Collocations

parasitizing host

parasitizing on

parasitized area

parasitizing behavior

parasitizing species

parasitized plant

parasitizing relationship

parasitizing economy

parasitized cells

parasitizing organism

Example Sentences

the fungus is parasitizing the tree's roots, weakening its structure.

some companies are accused of parasitizing on the success of others.

the cuckoo bird parasitizes on the nests of other birds.

he felt like he was parasitizing on his parents' generosity.

the parasite is actively parasitizing the host's tissues.

researchers are studying how the parasite is parasitizing the plant.

the virus is parasitizing the computer's resources.

the politician was accused of parasitizing public funds.

the relationship felt like a parasitic one, with one person always taking.

the plant is parasitizing on another plant for nutrients.

the software is parasitizing the system, slowing down performance.

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