bloodshed

Also blood·shed·ding

[bluhd-shed]

noun

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

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

bloodshed

/ ˈblʌdˌʃɛd /

noun

1. slaughter; killing

Word History and Origins

Origin of bloodshed¹

blood + shed ²

Example Sentences

Downing Street said Monday's summit would involve a "signing ceremony" for the peace plan, "marking a historic turning point for the region after two years of conflict and bloodshed".

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A retired security officer who served for years with the Palestinian Authority in Gaza said he feared the territory was sliding towards another round of internal bloodshed.

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Even so, she said she hopes Hamas accepts it “so the bloodshed stops.”

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"I am not the only one happy, all of the Gaza Strip is happy, all the Arab people, all of the world is happy with the ceasefire and the end of bloodshed."

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A ceasefire deal between the rebels and the government was agreed in July, but the bloodshed has continued.

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Related Words

• bloodbath 
• bloodletting 
• carnage 
• fighting 
• killing 
• massacre 
• murder