vampire

noun
UK: /ˈvæmpaɪə/
US: /ˈvæmpaɪər/

  1. A mythical being said to feed on human blood, usually by biting the neck.

    1. The vampire came out at night to find people to bite. [ ] [ ]
    2. Old movies often feature a vampire with a long cape and sharp teeth. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who exploits or preys on others; someone who drains emotional or physical energy from those around them.

    1. He is like a vampire; he takes all my energy and gives nothing back. [ ] [ ]
    2. The toxic boss was a vampire, leaving his employees exhausted and demoralized. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

leech parasite
vampire verb

  1. To exploit or prey upon someone; to drain someone of their energy or resources.

    1. She felt that he was trying to vampire her ideas for his own gain. [ ] [ ]
    2. The corporation was accused of vampiring small businesses, leaving them bankrupt. [ ] [ ]
vampire adjective

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a vampire; predatory or exploitative.

    1. His vampire look was completed with pale skin and dark clothing. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's vampire tactics left smaller competitors struggling to survive. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vampire" in English means: A mythical being said to feed on human blood, usually by biting the neck., A person who exploits or preys on others; someone who drains emotional or physical energy from those around them..

The phonetic transcription of "vampire" is /ˈvæmpaɪə/ in British English and /ˈvæmpaɪər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vampire": leech, parasite.

Example usage of "vampire": "The vampire came out at night to find people to bite.". More examples on the page.