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vampire

[vam-pahyuhr] / ˈvæm paɪər /
NOUN
bloodsucker
Synonyms
STRONG
extortioner freeloader leech parasite sponge tick
WEAK
sanguisuge
NOUN
demon
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fiend malignant spirit monster villain
STRONG
Satan beast brute goblin imp incubus succubus
WEAK
archfiend little devil
Antonyms
WEAK
angel god
NOUN
ghost
Synonyms
STRONGEST
demon devil phantom shadow soul specter vision
STRONG
apparition appearance banshee daemon haunt kelpie manes phantasm poltergeist revenant shade spook visitor wraith zombie
WEAK
eidolon ethereal being incorporeal being
Antonyms
WEAK
living being
NOUN
phantasma
Synonyms
STRONG
apparition appearance banshee bogey bogeyman daemon demon devil haunt kelpie manes phantasm phantom poltergeist revenant shade shadow soul specter spirit spook vision visitant visitor wraith zombie
WEAK
bogle eidolon ethereal being incorporeal being
Antonyms
STRONG
angel being brightness god light reality
NOUN
visitant
Synonyms
STRONG
apparition appearance banshee bogey bogeyman daemon demon devil haunt kelpie manes phantasm phantasma phantom poltergeist revenant shade shadow soul specter spirit spook vision visitor wraith zombie
WEAK
bogle eidolon ethereal being incorporeal being
Antonyms
STRONG
angel being brightness god light reality

Example Sentences

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David Boreanaz, Buffy’s vampire love interest Angel, praised Brendon’s authenticity and spirit, emphasizing the depth of their personal friendship beyond the show.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Ahead of the star-packed gala, pundits say the Leonardo DiCaprio-starring political thriller "One Battle" is neck-and-neck with Michael B. Jordan's bluesy vampire horror "Sinners," while several acting prizes are similarly impossible to call.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Here are 17 fun facts to sink your vampire fangs into ahead of the Academy Awards this Sunday.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Lindo is up for best supporting actor at the Oscars this month for his role in “Sinners” as Delta Slim, a blues musician who helps fight a vampire horde in a Mississippi juke joint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Up at the very top of the shed was the biggest vampire bat you’d ever see!

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.