Bloodbath: meaning, definitions and examples

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bloodbath

 

[ ˈblʌdbɑːθ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

violent event

A bloodbath refers to a violent and bloody event where a large number of people are killed or injured.

Synonyms

carnage, massacre, slaughter

Examples of usage

  • The war resulted in a bloodbath, with thousands of casualties reported.
  • The movie portrayed a gruesome bloodbath scene.
Context #2 | Noun

financial markets

In financial markets, a bloodbath can refer to a sharp and severe drop in stock prices or other financial assets.

Synonyms

crash, freefall, plunge

Examples of usage

  • The stock market experienced a bloodbath as investors panicked and sold off their holdings.
  • The cryptocurrency market saw a bloodbath with significant losses across the board.

Translations

Translations of the word "bloodbath" in other languages:

🇵🇹 banho de sangue

🇮🇳 रक्तपात

🇩🇪 Blutbad

🇮🇩 pembantaian

🇺🇦 кривава баня

🇵🇱 rzeź

🇯🇵 大量虐殺

🇫🇷 bain de sang

🇪🇸 baño de sangre

🇹🇷 katliam

🇰🇷 대량 학살

🇸🇦 مجزرة

🇨🇿 krvavá lázeň

🇸🇰 krvavý kúpeľ

🇨🇳 血腥屠杀

🇸🇮 krvava kopel

🇮🇸 blóðbað

🇰🇿 қанды қырғын

🇬🇪 სისხლის აბაზანა

🇦🇿 qanlı qırğın

🇲🇽 baño de sangre

Etymology

The term 'bloodbath' originated in the early 19th century and combines 'blood,' referring to violence or bloodshed, with 'bath,' implying a large amount. It is often used figuratively to describe a situation of extreme violence or chaos, either in a literal or metaphorical sense.

See also: blood, bloodshed, bloodsucker, bloody.