bloodying

/ˈblʌdiɪŋ/ /ˈblʌdɪɪŋ/

Meanings

verb

To draw blood from one's opponent in a fight.

Examples :

"The bully was bloodying the smaller boy's nose during the fight behind the school. "

verb

To demonstrably harm the cause of an opponent.

Examples :

"By releasing the embarrassing documents, the political rival was bloodying the candidate's chances of winning the election. "

politics action war

Related Words

election noun

/ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ /əˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/

A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors or other representatives by popular vote.

"How did you vote in (UK also: at) the last election?"

demonstrably adverb

/dəˈmɑnstrəbli/ /dɪˈmɑnstrəbli/

In such a manner as to be capable of being demonstrated, shown or proved.

"The new medicine demonstrably improved her sleep; she woke up refreshed every morning after taking it. "

winning verb

/ˈwɪnɪŋ/

To conquer, defeat.

"The football team won the championship game, winning their rivals. "

candidate noun

/ˈkæn.dɪdət/ /ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/

A person who is running in an election.

"Maria is a candidate for student council president. "

releasing verb

/rɪˈliːsɪŋ/ /riˈliːsɪŋ/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

documents noun

/ˈdɒkjʊmənts/ /ˈdɑkjəmənts/

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

"The school required all students to submit their application documents to prove their enrollment. "

opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

smaller adjective

/ˈsmɑlɚ/ /ˈsmɔːlə/ /ˈsmɔlɚ/

Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

"A small group."

chances noun

/ˈtʃɑːnsɪz/ /ˈtʃænsɪz/

An opportunity or possibility.

"We had the chance to meet the president last week."

political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "

embarrassing verb

/ɪmˈbæɹəsɪŋ/

To humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash

"The sudden silence during my presentation began to embarrass me, making me forget what I was going to say next. "