PARASITE

Parasite

The Parasite is the name of several fictional characters that appear in Superman comic book stories published by DC Comics. A supervillain, Parasite has the ability to temporarily absorb the energy, knowledge and super-powers of another being by touch, making him a formidable foe for the Man of Steel. In 2009, The Parasite was ranked as IGN's 61st Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time.

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parasite

Noun

  1. A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little back.
  2. an organism that lives on or in another organism, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.
    ''Lice, fleas, ticks and mites are widely spread parasites.
  3. A climbing plant which is supported by a wall, trellis etc.


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