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hyperparasite

hyperparasite

9.9
A person or group who profits from people who exploit others
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪpərˈpærəˌsaɪt/
  • Offensive
: hiperparásito
  • The media called the lobbyist a hyperparasite for profiting from already corrupt officials.

Examples

  • Some critics argue that certain consultants act as hyperparasites in the financial industry.

  • During the investigation, it became clear that a hyperparasite was exploiting the fraudulent companies.

  • The hyperparasite took advantage of the struggling startup.

  • Some hyperparasites thrive on the misfortunes of others.

  • The media called the lobbyist a hyperparasite for profiting from already corrupt officials.

  • Some critics argue that certain consultants act as hyperparasites in the financial industry.

  • Some hyperparasites thrive on the misfortunes of others.

Synonyms

parasite
vshyperparasite
  • Offensive
48 5.9

A person who lives off others and gives nothing in return

focuses on taking from people who themselves take advantage of others
vulture
vshyperparasite
  • Offensive
39 8.0

A person who takes advantage of others' bad situations to make money

rather than victims focuses on people who prey on others for profit
exploiter
vshyperparasite
6 7.1

A person who uses others selfishly to get money or power

targets people who themselves take advantage of others rather than general victims
user
vshyperparasite
  • Offensive
6 8.4

A person who takes advantage of others for their own benefit

targets those who themselves manipulate others rather than ordinary victims

Antonyms

benefactor
47 4.6

A person who gives money or help to others

How Exploitative

hyperparasite
  • Offensive
9.9
predator
114 4.6
exploiter
6 7.1
profiteer
8 8.0
opportunist
26 5.9

Surface Forms

hyperparasite singular
hyperparasites plural

Morphology

hyperparasite = parasite (opaque) = hyper + parasite

This sense is a metaphorical extension from the biological term and is not directly guessable from the parts alone.

Etymology

Hyperparasite breaks into hyper- 'over' (like in hyperactive) and parasite 'one who lives off another'. So by origin it suggests someone who 'feeds on' another parasite — a person or group that takes advantage of people who are already exploitative to make extra profit.