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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

prey

Examples of vampire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The main twist from regular vampire fiction is its futuristic setting, one where vampires have taken over in the wake of societal collapse, its architecture a combination of decaying palaces and beautiful, austere sci-fi touches. —

Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2024 In fact, in this upcoming season, there’s a scene where one of the vampires is watching through the window as another vampire tries to sneak into the neighbor’s house. —

Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2024 Wesley Snipes is slaying vampires — and world records! —

Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024 The Eye network is developing a single-camera sitcom titled Eternally Yours about a pair of vampires and their daughter, a source tells TVLine. —

Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vampire

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