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Vampires

Verb / ˈvæmpaɪrz / Another word for vampires — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Vampires are fictional creatures that are believed to drink the blood of humans.

Synonyms & similar words

vampire lamia bloodsuckers undead dracula nosferatu vampyres ghouls monsters immortals fiends lurkers shapeshifters specters wraiths zombies demons devils ghosts

Synonyms by register

Formal

undead nosferatu ghoul

Informal

blood-suckers night-crawlers

Literary

children of the night shadow-dwellers nocturnal predators

Antonyms

mortals humans living births life-givers healers

Common collocations

  • vampires and werewolves
  • vampires and humans
  • vampires are immortal
  • vampires feed on blood
  • vampires in folklore
  • vampires of Transylvania
  • vampires hunt at night

Word family

noun vampirism
adjective vampiric

Usage note

Primarily used in fiction and folklore. 'Vampire' can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe a person who exploits others.

Example sentences

  1. The vampires hid in the shadows and waited for their victims.
  2. Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' is a famous book about vampires.
  3. The vampire drank the blood of its victim and turned them into a vampire too.
  4. Some people believe that vampires are real and still exist today.
  5. Vampires are often depicted as having sharp fangs and pale skin.

Quotes

  • I have crossed oceans of time to find you.
  • Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make.
  • I vant to suck your blood!

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