parasitizing Definition
the act of living on or inside another organism (the host) and benefiting at the host's expense.
Using parasitizing: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "parasitizing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The tick is parasitizing the dog.
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The plant is parasitized by a fungus.
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The wasp larvae are parasitizing the caterpillar.
parasitizing Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for parasitizing
- infesting
- exploiting
- preying on
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Summary: parasitizing in Brief
The verb 'parasitizing' [ˈpærəsaɪtɪzɪŋ] refers to the act of living on or inside another organism, the host, and benefiting at the host's expense. Examples include ticks parasitizing dogs, plants being parasitized by fungi, and wasp larvae parasitizing caterpillars.
