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bloodsucking

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Adj — Feeding on the blood of another creature.

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1. adj

Feeding on the blood of another creature.

“Bedbugs win neither praise for their sophisticated technique, nor very much respect for the fact that they don’t carry diseases, as most bloodsucking human ectoparasites do.”

2. adj

(informal) Exploitative or parasitic.

“She accused the company of bloodsucking business practices.”

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bloodsucking parasite

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What does “bloodsucking” mean?
The word “bloodsucking” means feeding on the blood of another creature. In plain terms, feeding on blood, or figuratively, exploiting others.
How do you pronounce “bloodsucking”?
“Bloodsucking” is pronounced BLUHD-suh-kihng (/ˈblʌdˌsʌkɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bloodsucking” in a sentence?
Here is “bloodsucking” used in a sentence: “Mosquitoes are bloodsucking insects.”
What part of speech is “bloodsucking”?
“Bloodsucking” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “bloodsucking” have?
“Bloodsucking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: feeding on the blood of another creature.

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