vampire
noun
vam·pire
ˈvam-ˌpī(-ə)r 
1
: the reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
2
a
: one who lives by preying on others
b
: a woman who exploits and ruins her lover
3
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regarded debt collectors as vampires who made a living from the misery of others
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Step aside Disney princesses, vampires and minions – another Halloween costume may have joined the list of most popular getups for 2024: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
The game still uses the basic mechanics but allows players to explore the iconic Staten Island house where all the vampire live.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Instead of staking vampires or werewolves, people executives are confronting office bullies and lackluster managers.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Vampire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vampire. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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vampire
noun
vam·pire
ˈvam-ˌpī(ə)r
1
: the body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of sleeping persons
2
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vampire
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vam·pire
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