Bloodsucking
(adjective)
- Relating to the taking of blood from a living organism.
- Relating to something or someone that takes a large amount from others without giving anything in return.
Origin:
Derived from the word 'bloodsuck' which means 'to suck blood'.
Examples:
- The vampire was a bloodsucking creature of the night.
- The corporation was accused of being a bloodsucking entity that drained the resources of small businesses.
- The bloodsucking leeches were removed from the patient's body.
- The bloodsucking policies of the government have left the people impoverished.
- The bloodsucking tax system is a major problem for the country.