VAMPIRISM

vampirism

(noun) the actions or practices of a vampire

vampirism

(noun) belief in the existence of vampires

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

vampirism (usually uncountable, plural vampirisms)

(pathology) Systemic lupus erythematosus (autoimmune disease)

(mythology) the state of being a vampire

practices associated with vampires, in particular blood-drinking and the draining of a victim's life-force.

(figuratively) extortion

Source: Wiktionary

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Vam"pir*ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. vampirisme.]

1. Belief in the existence of vampires.

2. The actions of a vampire; the practice of bloodsucking.

3. Fig.: The practice of extortion. Carlyle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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