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bloodshed

/ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/

Meanings
noun
The shedding or spilling of blood.

Examples :

"The neighborhood experienced a period of bloodshed after the local gangs clashed. "
war action history military disaster

Related Words

Illustration condition

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

Illustration neighborhood

neighborhood noun

/ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/

The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.

"Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings."

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration appearance

appearance noun

/əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/

The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.

"His sudden appearance surprised me."

Illustration historical

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

Illustration slaughter

slaughter noun

/ˈslɔːtə/ /ˈslɔtɚ/

The killing of animals, generally for food.

"The community protested the proposed slaughter of deer in the park to control the population. "

Illustration destruction

destruction noun

/ˌdɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/

The act of destroying.

"The destruction of the condemned building will take place at noon."

Illustration devastated

devastated verb

/ˈdevəsteɪtɪd/

To ruin many or all things over a large area, such as most or all buildings of a city, or cities of a region, or trees of a forest.

"The wildfire devastated the forest, leaving behind only charred trees and ash. "

Illustration bloodshot

bloodshot adjective

/ˈblʌdʃɒt/

(of the eyes) reddened and inflamed because of congested blood vessels

"She said she was perfectly fine but I could tell she was tired; her eyes were all bloodshot."

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration crucifixion

crucifixion noun

/ˌkrusəˈfɪkʃn̩/

An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.

"The crucifixion of the thief was a horrific event that shocked the entire town. "

Illustration experienced

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "