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Synonyms for Parasitical & Similar Words

Definition of parasitical

adjective
  1. relating to or caused by parasites; "parasitic infection"
  2. 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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What are synonyms for parasitical?
Synonyms for parasitical include: bloodsucking, dependent, parasitic.
How many synonyms does parasitical have?
Parasitical has 3 synonyms.

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