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parasite
noun(par-a-site)
a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
Synonyms: leech, sponge, sponger,
parasite
noun(par-a-site)
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
Antonyms: host,

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