Synonyms of bloodsuckers

bloodsuckers

noun

plural of bloodsucker

1

as in parasites

a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return

the union accused the company executives of being bloodsuckers, since they had given themselves raises at a time when the rank and file were forced to take cuts in their benefits

Synonyms & Similar Words

• parasites
• leeches
• sponges
• henchmen
• freeloaders
• moochers
• hangers-on
• spongers
• dependents
• free riders
• misers
• deadbeats
• flunkeys
• sycophants
• idlers
• lackeys
• toadies
• satellites
• yes-men
• pikers
• skinflints
• cheapskates
• tightwads
• stooges
• flunkies
• scrooges
• niggards

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• supporters
• benefactors
• philanthropists

2

as in vampires

a person who habitually preys upon others

a sleazy lawyer who had a reputation for being a shyster, an ambulance chaser, and an all-around bloodsucker

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vampires
• predators
• vultures
• sharks
• wolves
• users
• kites
• buzzards
• exploiters
• harpies
• leeches
• sponges
• spongers
• destroyers
• devourers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prey
• preys

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bloodsuckers

This Reagan-era standout brought the over-the-top gore but also plenty of camp in a coming-of-age story with teens becoming bloodsuckers. —Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024

Maine overrun by the bloodsuckers. —Dan Heching, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024