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feed off

UK
/fiːd ɒf/
US
/fid ɔf/

Translations

feed offverb
fed off
Past Simple
fed off
Past Participle
feeding off
Gerund
UK
/fiːd ɒf/
US
/fid ɔf/
se nourrir deSens propre.
The caterpillars feed off the leaves of the plant.
Les chenilles se nourrissent des feuilles de la plante.
tirer profit deAu figuré, pour exploiter ou utiliser à son avantage.
Scammers often feed off people's fears and insecurities.
Les escrocs tirent souvent profit des peurs et des insécurités des gens.
Additional translations
se nourrir deAu figuré, pour une source d'énergie ou de motivation.
Synonyms
subsist on
derive nourishment from
sustain oneself on
live on
draw sustenance from

Definitions

feed offverb
To gain nourishment or energy from a particular source.
The caterpillars feed off the leaves of the plant.
To thrive or develop by using something as a source of energy or motivation.
The company feeds off the enthusiasm of its young employees.
To exploit or take advantage of something for one's own benefit.
Scammers often feed off people's fears and insecurities.
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