PARASITIZE


Meaning of PARASITIZE in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷_sə̇ˌtīz, -ˌsīd.ˌīz, -ˌsīˌtīz transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: parasit- + -ize

1. : to infest or live on or with as a parasite

2. : to lay eggs in the nest of (another kind of bird)

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