Pernicious parasite Synonyms

Definitions for Pernicious


  • (adjective) causing or capable of causing harm
  • (adjective) exceedingly harmful
  • (adjective) working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way

Definitions for Parasite


  • (noun) a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return
  • (noun) an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host
  • (noun) a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage