Bloodshed Definition

bloodshed
noun
  1. the shedding of blood resulting in murder; "he avenged the bloodshed of his kinsmen"
  2. indiscriminate slaughter; "a bloodbath took place when the leaders of the plot surrendered"; "ten days after the bloodletting Hitler gave the action its name"; "the valley is no stranger to bloodshed and murder"; "a huge prison battue was ordered"

"Bloodshed" in song lyrics

See how bloodshed is used in real songs:

  • "Dumb cats think I pack lead from the bloodshed"
    7L & Esoteric — Bound To Slay
  • "That's all getting rich off of the bloodshed"
    Afu-Ra — Ghetto Hell
  • "And if I ever was, all I'd do is bring bloodshed"
    Anybody Killa — Laugh at You

Usage tips for "bloodshed"

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