Vampirism

usgb/ˈvæmpaɪərɪzəm/
noun

The condition or act of surviving by drinking other creatures' blood.

He studied the myths of vampirism in different cultures.
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Often appears as...

  • study of vampirism
  • myths of vampirism

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Horror Themes

Used to describe actions or conditions resembling those of horror stories featuring vampires.

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He believed the serial killer's actions bordered on vampirism.
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Not Literal

Often metaphoric; doesn’t always mean drinking actual blood.

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The CEO's vampirism on his employees' ideas was notorious.
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