as in predator
a person who habitually preys upon others
regarded debt collectors as vampires who made a living from the misery of others
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of vampire
The creatures move confidently across the island's terrain, both vast and cramped, and often emerge with a vampire's stealth from shadows, smoke and night itself.
—
Tom Gliatto, People.com, 30 June 2025
Set in 1930s Mississippi, and loosely inspired by the director’s family’s real-life experiences in the Jim Crow South, the film is much more than your typical vampire story.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 30 June 2025
However their plans are thwarted after a vampire (Jack O’Connell) begins to prey on their business.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 30 June 2025
At first thought, Jonathan Frid as the vampire Barnabas Collins comes to mind.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for vampire
Tom Gliatto, People.com, 30 June 2025
Set in 1930s Mississippi, and loosely inspired by the director’s family’s real-life experiences in the Jim Crow South, the film is much more than your typical vampire story.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 30 June 2025
However their plans are thwarted after a vampire (Jack O’Connell) begins to prey on their business.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 30 June 2025
At first thought, Jonathan Frid as the vampire Barnabas Collins comes to mind.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for vampire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vampire
Noun
-
But their population has exploded in recent decades due to fast reproduction and few natural predators.—
Vanessa Countryman,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
-
Last year, over 25 million people tuned in to watch the iconic predators.—
Irit Skulnik,
Baltimore Sun,
22 July 2025
Noun
-
While all sharks are carnivores, their diets vary widely.—
Hans Walters,
New York Daily News,
19 July 2025
-
Since her move to Hawaii 12 years ago, she's broadened her knowledge on safety and sharks on the North Shore of O'ahu.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
18 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Vampire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vampire. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share