VAMPIRE Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

vampire

noun

ˈvam-ˌpī(-ə)r

as in predator

a person who habitually preys upon others regarded debt collectors as vampires who made a living from the misery of others

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of vampire The Joker has become a classic Halloween costume, practically joining the ranks of vampires and wicked witches. —

Marci Robin, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024 The sickle, the padlock and certain types of wood found at the grave site were all believed at the time to hold magical properties protecting against vampires, according to the Nicolaus Copernicus team. —

Reuters, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024 Heidi Klum as a vampire in 2005 Another classic Halloween costume, Klum's vampire in 2005 was a stunner, particularly the placement of the bleeding heart on her chest. —

Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024 And while flying requires substantially more energy than running, the researchers believe the vampires and similarly burning amino acids for flight as well. —

Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vampire