Bloodshed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bloodshed is a noun meaning (literally) The shedding or spilling of blood.
Meaning
(literally) The shedding or spilling of blood.
More Meanings
- A slaughter; destruction of life, notably on a large scale.
- (obsolete) The shedding of one's own blood; specifically, the death of Christ.
- (obsolete) A bloodshot condition or appearance; an effusion of blood in the eye.
Example Sentences
avoid bloodshed
political bloodshed
widespread bloodshed
The revolution resulted in heavy bloodshed.
Word Forms
- bloodsheds
- bloudshed
Synonyms for bloodshed
Depending on context, synonyms include bloodletting, bloodbath, carnage, gore, battue, blood.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bloodbath, gore, battue, bloodletting, blood, carnage.
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