Associations to the word «Bloodbath»

Wiktionary

BLOODBATH, noun. Indiscriminate killing or slaughter, a massacre.
BLOODBATH, noun. (sports) An aggressive or very violent contest or confrontation.
BLOODBATH, noun. (figuratively) An upset (as of a game with unexpected results) or heavy defeat.
BLOODBATH, noun. (figuratively) (business) A large financial loss or massive layoff brought about by negative economic conditions.
BLOODBATH, noun. A bath taken in warm blood used as a restorative or medical treatment.

Dictionary definition

BLOODBATH, noun. Indiscriminate slaughter; "a bloodbath took place when the leaders of the plot surrendered"; "ten days after the bloodletting Hitler gave the action its name"; "the valley is no stranger to bloodshed and murder"; "a huge prison battue was ordered".

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.