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bloodshed

American  
[bluhd-shed] / ˈblʌdˌʃɛd /
Also bloodshedding

noun

  1. destruction of life, as in war or murder; slaughter.

  2. the shedding shed of blood by injury, wound, etc.


bloodshed British  
/ ˈblʌdˌʃɛd /

noun

  1. slaughter; killing

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Etymology

Origin of bloodshed

blood + shed 2

Example Sentences

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She said organizations like hers — which use diplomacy to quash street beefs before they spill over into bloodshed — have also become lifelines for certain neighborhoods by providing diapers, formula, and other essential supplies.

From Los Angeles Times

Before and after the March bloodshed, authorities carried out a massive arrest campaign in predominantly Alawite areas, which are also former Assad strongholds.

From Barron's

"We thought we were safe. Our grandparents and great grandparents -- Holocaust survivors -- many of them came to here to escape hate and to escape bloodshed, pogrom, persecution," he said.

From Barron's

The bloodshed caused outrage among Syrians, who view Israel as an aggressor.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gleick, who has been studying water-related violence for more than three decades, said the purpose of the list is to raise awareness and encourage policymakers to act to reduce fighting, bloodshed and turmoil.

From Los Angeles Times