Definitions

1. noun

the practice of obtaining nourishment by sucking the blood of others, typically through biting the neck and throat

“The symptoms of vampirism in the novel were quite unsettling.”

2. noun

an excessive or insatiable desire for something, especially attention or power

“The politician’s vampirism for public attention was evident in her constant media appearances.”

3. noun

the supernatural or fictional condition of being a vampire

“The character’s vampirism was a central theme in the movie.”