vampire

//ˈvæm.paɪər//
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Noun

vampireSingular
vampiresPlural
1

A mythical creature, typically depicted as an undead being that survives by drinking the blood of living people, often associated with supernatural powers such as immortality and the ability to transform into a bat.

In the old legend, the vampire could only come out at night.

2

A person who preys ruthlessly on others, exploiting them emotionally, financially, or otherwise.

He's an emotional vampire who drains everyone around him.

3

A small bat native to Central and South America that feeds on the blood of mammals and birds.

Vampires are the only bats that feed entirely on blood.

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