parasitical

Definitions of parasitical
  1. adjective
    relating to or caused by parasites
    synonyms: parasitic
  2. adjective
    of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another
    synonyms: bloodsucking, leechlike, parasitic
    dependent
    relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
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