bloodshed

[US]/'blʌdʃed/
[UK]/'blʌdʃɛd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the shedding of blood, especially when accompanied by slaughter.

Example Sentences

There was a lot of bloodshed during the war.

The movie depicting the battles and bloodshed is bound to strike home.

This election result could well lead to further bloodshed.

The history of the country is marked by bloodshed and conflict.

The battle resulted in a lot of bloodshed on both sides.

The ongoing dispute could escalate into further bloodshed.

The novel depicts the brutal bloodshed of war.

The revolution was followed by a period of bloodshed and chaos.

The gang war led to a lot of bloodshed in the city.

The movie was criticized for its excessive bloodshed and violence.

The dictator's regime was characterized by widespread bloodshed and oppression.

The conflict between the two tribes resulted in a lot of bloodshed.

The protesters fear that the demonstration could end in bloodshed.

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