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PARASITES Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word parasites. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word parasites. (close relations)
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leech
verb, nounv, n
noun

• carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end

• a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

verb

• draw blood

sponge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used

• someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily

• a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

• primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies

verb

• wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten

• ask for and get free; be a parasite

• erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard

• soak up with a sponge

• gather sponges, in the ocean

sponger
nounn
noun

• a workman employed to collect sponges

• a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

Best Hypernyms For PARASITES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for parasites, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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being follower organism

Alternatives for LEECH

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