Definition of Bloodshed

1. Noun. The shedding of blood resulting in murder. "He avenged the bloodshed of his kinsmen"

Exact synonyms: Gore
Generic synonyms: Execution, Murder, Slaying
Derivative terms: Gore

2. Noun. Indiscriminate slaughter. "A huge prison battue was ordered"

Definition of Bloodshed

1. n. The shedding or spilling of blood; slaughter; the act of shedding human blood, or taking life, as in war, riot, or murder.

Definition of Bloodshed

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Medical Definition of Bloodshed

1. The shedding or spilling of blood; slaughter; the act of shedding human blood, or taking life, as in war, riot, or murder. Origin: Blood + shed. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bloodshed

bloodletting
bloodlettings
bloodlike
bloodline
bloodlines
bloodlust
bloodlusts
bloodmobile
bloodmobiles
bloodred
bloodroot
bloodroot
bloodroots
bloods
bloodshed (current term)
bloodshed (current term)
bloodshedder
bloodshedding
bloodsheds
bloodshot
bloodshot
bloodstain
bloodstained
bloodstains
bloodstick
bloodstock
bloodstocks
bloodstone
bloodstone
bloodstones

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