🩸Bloodshed

noun
/ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Meaning

the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict

Example Sentences

The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.

Synonyms

carnage, slaughter, violence, killing

Antonyms

peace, harmony, non-violence

Collocations

prevent bloodshed, avoid bloodshed, end bloodshed

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