vampirism

/ˈvæmpaɪərɪzəm/
noun
  1. The condition or practice of being a vampire, especially drinking blood.
    • In the movie, the main character struggles with his newfound vampirism.
    • The legend of vampirism has been told for centuries in Eastern Europe.
    • Some people believe that vampirism is a real medical condition called porphyria.
  2. Behavior that is like a vampire, such as preying on or draining others.
    • The CEO's vampirism left the company's finances in ruins.
    • Her emotional vampirism exhausted everyone around her.
    • The book explores the vampirism of modern corporate culture.
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