"vampire syndrome" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Referring to the myth of vampires turning other people into vampires by biting them. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} vampire syndrome (uncountable)
  1. The idea that a person who has been sexually abused by a pedophile is more likely to become a pedophile. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-vampire_syndrome-en-noun-BwMTwv2b Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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