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Definition bloodshed in British English

bloodshed noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈblʌdˌʃed/
1

a situation in which people are killed or injured, especially during fighting

Example

A ceasefire was called in an attempt to prevent further bloodshed.

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Definition bloodshed in British English