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bloodsucking

/ˈblʌdˌsʌk.ɪŋ/
blood · suck · ing
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• adjective

1

Feeding on the blood of animals or humans, as certain parasitic insects, arachnids, or worms do.

Example

"Hikers in the marshlands wore protective clothing to ward off ticks, leeches, and other bloodsucking pests."

2

Ruthlessly extortionate, exploitative, or predatory, especially in financial or social dealings.

Example

"The documentary exposed the bloodsucking practices of unregulated payday lenders targeting low-income neighborhoods."

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• noun

1

The biological act or practice of feeding on blood, or the figurative act of ruthless financial extortion and exploitation.

Example

"Certain species of mosquitoes have evolved specialized mouthparts specifically adapted for bloodsucking."

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• Nearby Words

bloodstained
bloodstream
bloodsucker
bloodsucking
bloodthirstily
bloodthirstiness
bloodthirsty

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