bloodbath
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Definition
A bloodbath is a situation where many people are killed or injured, usually in a violent or brutal way. It can be used literally or to describe any very destructive or disastrous event.
Usage & Nuances
"Bloodbath" is dramatic and only used for extremely violent or disastrous events. It's found in news reports and in strong figurative contexts, such as finance ("stock market bloodbath"). Not appropriate for casual or minor negative situations.
Example Sentences
There was a financial bloodbath when the stock market crashed.
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The war turned the city into a bloodbath.
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After the attack, the room was a bloodbath.
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The battle ended in a terrible bloodbath.
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It was a bloodbath at yesterday's football match—so many players were injured.
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The movie's final scene is a total bloodbath—it’s not for the faint of heart.
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