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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Recent Examples of vampire Below is our conversation (condensed and edited for clarity) on the film’s feminist themes, period details, character-defining moments, and a legendary vampire who had one very specific outfit. —

Tomris Laffly, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025 The client is a vampire, and the eccentric employer is under his spell. —

Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024 Nautical vampires aside, the caverns offer a unique experience for people to explore one of America's longest navigable underground rivers. —

John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024 The long-in-the-works remake of the gothic tale, about a terrifying vampire (Bill Skarsgård) who stalks a haunted young woman (Lily-Rose Depp), has been a passion project for Eggers. —

Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vampire