hemagogic

/ˌhɛməˈɡɒɡɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or causing vampirism, especially by the bite of a vampire or by the sucking of the blood of another living being.

“The legend of the hemagogic creature from local folklore has been a topic of fascination for many years.”

2. noun

A vampire or an animal that feeds on the blood of another living being.

“The researchers studied the behavior of a hemagogic bat in the rainforest.”

Synonyms

  • hemophagic
  • sanguivorous
  • vampiric

Antonyms

  • donative
  • humanitarian