noun
bloodshed
BLUHD-shehd
noun
1
The killing or wounding of people, especially on a large scale.
"Diplomats worked to prevent further bloodshed in the region."
"The revolution was achieved with remarkably little bloodshed."
How to Use Bloodshed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishViolent killing, especially in war or conflict.
Common pairings
avoid bloodshed
needless bloodshed
Word Forms
bloodsheds plural
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Etymology
From the phrase "blood shed," using "shed" as the past participle of "shed" (to spill).