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Definition bloodletting in American English

bloodletting noun

noun
/ˈblʌdˌletɪŋ/
1

a situation in which many people are killed and injured in fighting

Synonyms and related words
aggression conflict brutalities
2

a situation in which someone in an organization or company is criticized or forced to leave their job in an unpleasant way

Example

Hartley claimed he was the victim of political bloodletting.

Synonyms and related words
criticism condemnation disapproval
3

a medical treatment used in the past in which blood was taken from people who were sick

Synonyms and related words
acupressure acupuncture aftercare
Definition bloodletting in American English