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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.
Synonyms for BLOODTHIRSTY: murderous, murdering, savage, bloody, brutal, ferocious, violent, vicious; Antonyms of BLOODTHIRSTY: peaceful, peaceable, conciliatory, sympathetic, pacific, benign, compassionate, disarming.
Bloodthirst is a noun that means a strong desire to kill or harm someone or something. It is formed within English by compounding blood and thirst. See the earliest known use, frequency, pronunciation and related words.
Someone who's bloodthirsty is savage and murderous, or is very quick to resort to violence. A bloodthirsty general might launch one attack after another, eager to kill as many enemy soldiers as possible.
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.
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.
