zopilote
- noun
- /ˌzoʊpɪˈloʊteɪ/
- Offensive
- He was a true zopilote, profiting from others' tragedies without a hint of remorse.
Examples
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Many called him a zopilote for taking over the business after his partner's sudden death.
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In times of crisis, some people reveal their zopilote nature, seeking to gain from the misfortunes of others.
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After the disaster, some saw the investors as zopilotes taking advantage of people's losses.
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He was called a zopilote for profiting from his neighbors' misfortune.
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The community resented the zopilote who bought up homes at very low prices.
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He is such a zopilote for taking advantage of her loss.
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Don't be a zopilote and try to profit from their tragedy.
Synonyms
A person who lives off others and gives nothing in return
A person who takes advantage of others' bad situations to make money
A person who takes advantage of others for their own benefit
A person who gains from other people's problems by taking advantage of them
A person who uses others selfishly to get money or power
Taking chances to get ahead for personal gain, ignoring what is right
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Etymology
A helpful way to remember the figurative use of zopilote is to think of the bird tzopilotl circling a dead animal to feed. From that image people started using zopilote for someone who takes advantage of others' misfortune.