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bloodshed
noun blood·shed \ˈbləd-ˌshed\
: the killing of people especially in a war
Full Definition of BLOODSHED
1
: the shedding of blood
2
: the taking of life : slaughter
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First Known Use of BLOODSHED
15th century
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BLOODSHED Defined for Kids
bloodshed
noun blood·shed \ˈbləd-ˌshed\
Definition of BLOODSHED for Kids
: serious injury or death caused by violence
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