Synonyms of parasitical

Adjective


1. parasitic, parasitical

usage: relating to or caused by parasites; "parasitic infection"

2. parasitic, parasitical, leechlike, bloodsucking, dependent (vs. independent)

usage: of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another; "a wealthy class parasitic upon the labor of the masses"; "parasitic vines that strangle the trees"; "bloodsucking blackmailer"; "his indolent leechlike existence"

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