Parasitize
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛɹəˈsiˈtiˈzi/
Parasitize (verb)
- To live on or inside another living thing and take its food or energy, usually harming it.
- To use someone or something for your own advantage in an unfair way, without giving real value back.
Examples
- The parasite parasitizes a host and feeds on its resources.
- Some insects parasitize a plant and weaken it over time.