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to feed off
[phrase form: feed]
01
to gain strength from a specific source or influence
02
to consume a particular type of food regularly to grow and stay alive
Example
Rumors feed off people's curiosity and spread quickly through the office.
The mob's anger fed off the escalating tensions in the community.
Misinformation often feeds off ignorance, growing more pervasive when unchecked.
Her ambition feeds off the challenges she faces, making her more determined to succeed.
Mosquitoes feed off the blood of humans and animals.
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