Bloodbath: meaning, definitions and examples
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bloodbath
[ ˈblʌdbɑːθ ]
violent event
A bloodbath refers to a violent and bloody event where a large number of people are killed or injured.
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Examples of usage
- The war resulted in a bloodbath, with thousands of casualties reported.
- The movie portrayed a gruesome bloodbath scene.
financial markets
In financial markets, a bloodbath can refer to a sharp and severe drop in stock prices or other financial assets.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.