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zopilote

zopilote

9.9
A person who profits from other people's misfortune
  • noun
  • /ˌzoʊpɪˈloʊteɪ/
  • Offensive
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  • He was a true zopilote, profiting from others' tragedies without a hint of remorse.

Examples

  • Many called him a zopilote for taking over the business after his partner's sudden death.

  • In times of crisis, some people reveal their zopilote nature, seeking to gain from the misfortunes of others.

  • After the disaster, some saw the investors as zopilotes taking advantage of people's losses.

  • He was called a zopilote for profiting from his neighbors' misfortune.

  • The community resented the zopilote who bought up homes at very low prices.

  • He is such a zopilote for taking advantage of her loss.

  • Don't be a zopilote and try to profit from their tragedy.

Synonyms

parasite
vszopilote
  • Offensive
60 5.9

A person who lives off others and gives nothing in return

is focused on profiting from others' misfortune rather than steady dependence
vulture
vszopilote
  • Offensive
52 8.0

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

is less predatory and focuses on taking advantage of bad situations
user
vszopilote
  • Offensive
19 8.4

A person who takes advantage of others for their own benefit

is about taking advantage of unlucky events rather than personal manipulation
bottom feeder
vszopilote
  • Offensive
6 7.7

A person who gains from other people's problems by taking advantage of them

is similar but can exploit broader bad situations beyond personal problems
exploiter
vszopilote
5 7.1

A person who uses others selfishly to get money or power

is more specific about gaining from others' misfortune or bad situations
opportunist
vszopilote
1 6.5

Taking chances to get ahead for personal gain, ignoring what is right

is about exploiting other people's misfortune rather than any chance

Antonyms

79 1.0

A person who does tasks for others, for example at events

46 4.6

A person who gives money or help to others

Surface Forms

zopilote singular
zopilotes plural

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.