BLOODBATH

bloodbath, bloodletting, bloodshed, battue

(noun) 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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

bloodbath (plural bloodbaths)

Indiscriminate killing or slaughter, a massacre.

(sports) An aggressive or very violent contest or confrontation.

(figuratively) An upset (as of a game with unexpected results, or a national presidential convention) or heavy defeat.

(figuratively, business) A large financial loss or massive layoff brought about by negative economic conditions.

A bath taken in warm blood used as a restorative or medical treatment.

Source: Wiktionary



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