Meaning & Definition of word "Bloodshed"

Bloodshed

/ˈblʌdʃɛd/

1. the act of killing or wounding people, typically in a violent conflict or war.
- Example: The civil war was marked by widespread bloodshed and suffering among the civilian population.
2. the spilling of blood as a result of violence.
- Example: The history of the region is filled with bloodshed due to various territorial disputes.
3. a violent clash or conflict resulting in significant casualties.
- Example: Efforts to broker peace have so far been unsuccessful, leading to further bloodshed.
4. any violence resulting in injury or death.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Red rain

Example Sentence: The protest turned into red rain when tensions escalated.

Meaning: Paint the town red

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