bloodsucker

/ˈblʌdˌskʌkər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who habitually takes advantage of others, especially for financial gain.

“He was a bloodsucker who preyed on the elderly.”

2. noun

a creature, especially a mosquito or tick, that feeds on the blood of another animal.

“The bloodsuckers were a nuisance to the campers.”

3. verb

to obtain money or other benefits from someone, often unfairly or by exploiting them.

“She accused her husband of bloodsucking her out of her inheritance.”

Synonyms

  • leech
  • parasite
  • vampire

Antonyms

  • benefactor
  • patron