Definition

A person or animal that takes advantage of others or feeds on them, often in a harmful or exploitative way.

Example

The politician was called a bloodsucker for taking money from the poor to fund his campaign.

Conversation

Did you hear about that guy who keeps asking everyone for money?

Yeah, he really is a bloodsucker if you ask me.

I can't believe how some people take advantage of others like that.

Right? It's like they have no shame at all.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bloodsucker → It is formed from "blood" (from Old English "blōd", meaning the red fluid that circulates in the bodies of humans and animals) and "sucker" (from Old English "sucor", meaning to draw in or extract). The word "bloodsucker" refers to an entity that draws blood from another, typically used to describe certain animals or metaphorically for people who exploit others.

Memory Tip

Think of 'blood' as the vital fluid and 'sucker' as someone who draws or extracts. This helps you remember that a bloodsucker is something that draws blood.

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