vampirism

Etymology

vampire + -ism

noun

  1. (pathology) Systemic lupus erythematosus (autoimmune disease)
  2. (mythology) The state of being a vampire.
  3. Practices associated with vampires, in particular blood-drinking and the draining of a victim's life-force.
  4. (figurative) Extortion.

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