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parasitization

parasitization

8.5
Using people or things for your own benefit without giving anything back
  • noun
  • /ˌpærəˌsaɪtəˈzeɪʃən/
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  • The parasitization of public resources by private companies sparked outrage among citizens.

Examples

  • Some critics argue that the parasitization of creative work online is becoming more common.

  • Activists spoke out against the parasitization of local charities by those seeking only publicity.

  • Don't let the parasitization of your time by others happen!

  • The parasitization of the community by corrupt leaders is alarming.

  • The parasitization of local resources for personal gain leads to wider social inequality.

  • Many artists are frustrated by the constant parasitization of their work by companies that refuse to compensate them.

  • The parasitization of vulnerable individuals by scammers has become a growing concern in society.

Synonyms

exploitation
vsparasitization
79 5.9

Treating people unfairly to get work or money from them

focuses on getting benefit without giving anything back rather than only unfair treatment
victimization
vsparasitization
  • Specialized
19 6.8

Treating someone unfairly, often by taking advantage of them

is mainly about gaining benefit without returning help rather than causing cruel harm
parasitism
vsparasitization
  • Specialized
3 7.6

A relationship where one living thing lives on or in another and harms it

applies to social or general taking advantage rather than biological relationships

Antonyms

to support
753 1.4

Give money or other help so a person can live and study

contribution
373 2.8

Help, time or ideas you give to support something

How Exploitative

leech
  • Offensive
9 8.1
parasitization
8.5
exploitation
79 5.9

Surface Forms

parasitization singular
parasitizations plural

Morphology

parasitization = parasitize (semi-transparent) = parasite + ize + ation

The word is a regular noun formation from the verb 'parasitize' with the process suffix '-ation'.

Etymology

Parasitization comes from Greek parts para- meaning 'beside' and sitos meaning 'food', where a parasite was someone who lived off another's food. That's why parasitization can mean taking advantage of people or groups for your own gain without giving anything back.