blood
shed
1
the shedding of blood resulting in murder
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2
nnecessary spilling of blood, typically resulting from battles, conflicts, or acts of aggression
- The war brought unprecedented bloodshed to the region, with countless lives lost.
- The ceasefire was agreed upon to prevent further bloodshed between the warring factions.
- The soldiers were haunted by the memories of the bloodshed they witnessed on the battlefield.
- Diplomatic efforts aimed to negotiate a peace settlement and end the cycle of bloodshed.
- The international community condemned the bloodshed and called for an immediate end to the conflict.
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