bloodbath

Definition

  • noun: a violent and cruel killing of many people
  • noun: a great slaughter
  • sometimes used figuratively
  • synonyms: battue, bloodletting, bloodshed

Examples

  • The presidential race has become a political 'bloodbath'.

  • Thousands of people were murdered in the 'bloodbath'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - What's the problem? - Murder! Don't make accusations you can't prove, You guys are turning this place into a bloodbath, - Those people were scum! - You think we're any better than they are? You're damn right! (Baker) You don't want to be an outsider, (..)
    1994 The Glass Shield