graphic gore
- noun
- /ˈɡræfɪk ɡɔr/
- Offensive
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violencia gráfica
- Many horror movies are criticized for their excessive graphic gore that can disturb viewers.
Examples
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But the writer has to earn my trust before I'm willing to be subjected to an up-close-and-personal dose of graphic gore.
Academic text (2009) -
I found the documentary unsettling because of the graphic gore depicted in its war footage.
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The video game was banned in several countries due to its extreme graphic gore and brutal violence.
Synonyms
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7.7
Thick blood that comes from a wound after violence or injury
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7.7
A description that shows the violent, bloody parts of an event
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7.5
Very violent scenes with much blood and injured bodies, or very strong bravery and determination
A large amount of violent, bloody scenes in films or books
Antonyms
How Gory
- Offensive
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'explicitly violent and bloody content' is directly derivable from combining 'graphic' (stark, explicit detail) with 'gore' (blood from violent injury). This simple adjective + noun composition is a common descriptive pattern in media discourse and is likely understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
Graphic gore puts together graphic (a clear, detailed picture) and gore (blood and wounds). So it makes you imagine scenes that show blood very clearly, which is why it means 'very violent and bloody content'.