Parasitised

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛɹəˈsiˈtɪzˈɛd/

Parasitised (verb)

  1. Affected by a living organism that depends on another for food and survival.

Examples

  • The plant was parasitised by a harmful organism.
  • The tree was parasitised by a harmful insect.

Common collocations: be parasitised, become parasitised

Synonyms of Parasitised

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Parasitised

  • — Describes someone who does not rely on others.
  • — Describes someone who can provide for themselves.