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Meaning of vampire
A mythical creature said to rise from the dead and sustain its life by sucking the blood of the living.
Etymology of vampire
The word "vampire" has its roots in the Old Russian and Church Slavonic word "upir" or "upyr", which referred to a blood-drinking demon or evil spirit.
The term entered the English language in the 18th century, initially used to describe the blood-drinking beings from Eastern European folklore.
Synonyms
bloodsucker
ghoul
demon
monster
creature
beast
fiend
brute
savage
barbarian
cannibal
killer
murderer
slayer
assassin
executioner
butcher
slaughterer
bloodthirsty
merciless
ruthless
inhuman
cruel
brutal
ferocious
fierce
terrifying
horrifying
petrifying
chilling
spooky
spectral
phantom
apparition
ghost
spirit
zombie
undead
corpse
cadaver
body
carcass
skeleton
specter
wraith
phantom
poltergeist
bogeyman
ogre
troll
harpy
harpie
Definitions
- A creature, typically said to be a reanimated corpse, that is thought to sustain its life by preying on the blood of the living.
- * In folklore and fiction, a being that rises from the dead and feeds on the blood of the living, often having supernatural powers.
Usage Examples
- The movie portrayed vampires as seductive and charming creatures of the night.
- * According to legend, vampires can only be killed with a stake through the heart or exposure to sunlight.
- * The novel explored the idea of vampires living secretly among humans, hiding their true nature.
Antonyms
humanitarian
altruist
benefactor
philanthropist
donor
giver
helper
rescuer
savior
hero
angel
saint
martyr
victim
prey
target
innocent
naive
vulnerable
weak
fragile
frail
gentle
kind
compassionate
sympathetic
empathetic
benevolent
generous
charitable