variants
also parasitical
as in symbiotic
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of parasitic
The put-upon journalist also finds some time to torment the new fiancée (Reid Scott) of his former flame (Michelle Williams), using his parasitic alter ego to one-up the battle of the sexes.
—
Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
The drug is used to treat parasitic infections in pregnant women, babies, people with HIV and others.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
The parasitic roundworm behind the infection, called Baylisascaris procyonis, spreads via eggs in raccoons feces.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 20 Sep. 2024
Baobab fruit has powerful medicinal properties and is used as a natural remedy for ailments such as diarrhea, parasitic infections, and fevers in many African countries.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for parasitic 
Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
The drug is used to treat parasitic infections in pregnant women, babies, people with HIV and others.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
The parasitic roundworm behind the infection, called Baylisascaris procyonis, spreads via eggs in raccoons feces.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 20 Sep. 2024
Baobab fruit has powerful medicinal properties and is used as a natural remedy for ailments such as diarrhea, parasitic infections, and fevers in many African countries.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for parasitic
Articles Related to parasitic
Thesaurus Entries Near parasitic
Cite this Entry
“Parasitic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parasitic. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share