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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

parasitize

/ˈpærəsaɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does parasitize mean?

verb

to obtain food or other necessities from a host organism, or to exploit or take advantage of someone or something for one's own benefit.

Example

"The parasite in the ecosystem was feeding off the nutrients from the host plant."

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