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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word bloodthirsty, which means eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, violence, or killing. See how to use bloodthirsty in a sentence and compare it with related words.
Learn the origin and usage of the word bloodthirst, which means desire for bloodshed. Find out how to cite, share, and explore more words in the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Bloodthirsty means eager to see or take part in violence and killing. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and languages, and see related words and phrases for violent or aggressive behavior.
Human beings, it seems, are a peculiarly bloodthirsty species. We are never going to give up our love for democracy, nor its vitality, nor are we going to let this country be dominated by the insurrectionists who came to this place to do nothing but act in a bloodthirsty manner.
Synonyms for BLOODTHIRSTY: murderous, murdering, savage, bloody, brutal, ferocious, violent, vicious; Antonyms of BLOODTHIRSTY: peaceful, peaceable, conciliatory, sympathetic, pacific, benign, compassionate, disarming.
Definition of bloodthirsty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Bloodthirsty means eager to use violence or display a strong interest in violent things. Learn more about its word forms, usage, and related words from Collins English Dictionary.
