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bloodshed
UK /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/ US /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/
noun 4
Definitions
noun
1
The shedding or spilling of blood.
avoid bloodshed
The revolution resulted in heavy bloodshed.
2
A slaughter; destruction of life, notably on a large scale.
political bloodshed
widespread bloodshed
3
The shedding of one's own blood; specifically, the death of Christ.
4
A bloodshot condition or appearance; an effusion of blood in the eye.
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