Associations to the word «Vampirism»

Wiktionary

VAMPIRISM, noun. The state of being a vampire, or the practices associated with vampires, in particular blood-drinking and the draining of a victim's life-force.
VAMPIRISM, noun. (figuratively) extortion

Dictionary definition

VAMPIRISM, noun. Belief in the existence of vampires.
VAMPIRISM, noun. The actions or practices of a vampire.

Wise words

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