parasites

Noun

• an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host
• a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
• plural of parasite

Verb

• third-person singular simple present indicative of parasite

Synonyms

leech, parasite, sponge, sponger

Antonyms

host