bloodthirst
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8.6
- noun
- /ˈblʌdˌθɜrst/
- NSFW
:
sed de sangre
- 'I Ejaculate Fire' is not a departure or progression for the fictional band, but the track consists of the simple and accessible bloodthirst for which Dethklok are beloved.
Examples
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The movie depicted a villain whose bloodthirst drove him to commit horrific acts of violence.
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But by then, the bloodthirst has begun to recede.
Fiction book (1998) -
Addicted to killing; needs higher doses of adrenaline to feed his bloodthirst.
Blog text (24) -
Historically, this bloodthirst was fueled by barbaric religions from the Bronze Age.
Blog text (30) -
I'm sure this will contribute to allegations of bloodthirst, but if it weren't for the legal consequences, I wouldn't bat an eye.
Blog text (6) -
In the heat of battle, the soldier felt a bloodthirst that pushed him to fight harder than ever.
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The crowd's bloodthirst was evident as they cheered for more gruesome displays in the gladiatorial games.
Synonyms
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8.2
A strong desire to hurt or kill others in violence
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6.3
Being very cruel and violent toward other people or animals
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9.9
A tendency to be aggressive and start fights
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9.2
A strong wish to kill or hurt others and enjoy violence
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8.8
A strong wish to kill someone
Willingness to hurt or kill people during violent acts
A feeling of wanting to harm other people
Antonyms
How Bloodthirsty
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word bloodthirst combines blood and thirst, and 'thirst' here means 'a strong want'. Imagine someone thirsty not for water but for blood — that image helps you remember that bloodthirst means a strong desire to harm or kill.