Bloodshed: meaning, definitions and examples

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bloodshed

 

[ ˈblʌdʃɛd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

violence

The shedding of blood; killing or wounding of people, typically on a large scale.

Synonyms

bloodbath, carnage, massacre, slaughter, violence

Examples of usage

  • His reign was marked by bloodshed and turmoil.
  • The history of the nation is marred by centuries of bloodshed.
  • The ongoing conflict has resulted in widespread bloodshed.
  • She was horrified by the senseless bloodshed in the war.
  • The cycle of bloodshed seemed endless.

Translations

Translations of the word "bloodshed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 derramamento de sangue

🇮🇳 रक्तपात

🇩🇪 Blutvergießen

🇮🇩 pertumpahan darah

🇺🇦 кровопролиття

🇵🇱 rozlew krwi

🇯🇵 流血

🇫🇷 effusion de sang

🇪🇸 derramamiento de sangre

🇹🇷 kan dökme

🇰🇷 유혈 사태

🇸🇦 إراقة الدماء

🇨🇿 krveprolití

🇸🇰 krvavý kúpeľ

🇨🇳 流血

🇸🇮 prelivanje krvi

🇮🇸 blóðsúthellingar

🇰🇿 қан төгу

🇬🇪 სისხლისღვრა

🇦🇿 qan tökülməsi

🇲🇽 derramamiento de sangre

Etymology

The word 'bloodshed' dates back to the early 16th century, derived from the combination of 'blood' and 'shed'. It originally referred to the act of shedding or spilling blood, especially in the context of violence or warfare. Over time, 'bloodshed' has come to symbolize the tragic consequences of conflict and the loss of life. The term is often used to describe the brutality and carnage associated with wars, revolutions, and other forms of violent upheaval.

See also: blood, bloodbath, bloodsucker, bloody.