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

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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

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Recent Examples of bloodsuckers As if dealing with fleas in your yard isn’t enough, these little bloodsuckers can infest your home, too. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 Oh, and a trio of baddie bloodsuckers from another coven are also interested in taking a bite. — Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026 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 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, 18 Oct. 2025 While Hollywood vampires—especially those in the Twilight series—have a devoted fan base, real-life bloodsuckers aren’t so adored. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 The phrase has its own meaning within Anne Rice’s lush, grandiose world of bloodsuckers and spell-casters as interpreted by creator and showrunner Rolin Jones. — Alison Herman, Variety, 7 June 2026 On the opening night of their juke joint in 1930s Mississippi, they are beset by a small band of vampires, intent on turning everyone inside into bloodsuckers. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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  1. parasites
  2. vampires
  3. predators
Noun
  • It is caused by eating or drinking food contaminated with either bacteria, viruses, parasites or a harmful toxin.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Only in these United States can the progeny of people once portrayed as parasites and invaders side with those making the same argument about the latest batch of newcomers.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of parasites
Noun
  • His strong corner is fighting werewolves, vampires and Paul Bunyon.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 July 2026
  • In their respective grief, mommy issues, daughter issues, and, in the case of Armand and Daniel, daddy issues, our vampires are giving each other a run for their money over who is the most beautiful, most unwell.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Definition of vampires
Noun
  • With no natural predators and the ability to breed year-round, their populations have exploded over the decades.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Various aromatic plants repel mosquitoes and attract beneficial predators to deter vegetable pests, and some of these, like flowering catmint, also attract hummingbirds.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
Definition of predators

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