Bloodshed

/ˈblʌdʃɛd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of killing or wounding people, typically in a violent conflict or war.

The civil war was marked by widespread bloodshed and suffering among the civilian population.

the spilling of blood as a result of violence.

The history of the region is filled with bloodshed due to various territorial disputes.

a violent clash or conflict resulting in significant casualties.

Efforts to broker peace have so far been unsuccessful, leading to further bloodshed.

any violence resulting in injury or death.

The protest escalated into bloodshed when police clashed with demonstrators.

From Middle English, a combination of 'blood' and 'shed'.

blood on one's hands

To be responsible for someone's death or suffering.

blood is thicker than water

Family ties are stronger than other relationships.

spill blood

To kill or injure someone.

bloodbath

A situation involving a large scale of violence, often leading to death.

carnage

The killing of a large number of people.

slaughter

The killing of animals for food or the act of killing in large numbers.

Red rain

The protest turned into red rain when tensions escalated.

Paint the town red

After the victory, they decided to paint the town red with celebrations, but it ended in bloodshed.