gore

word

Definition

'Gore' refers to thick blood from a wound, or scenes of blood and violence, often in movies or stories.

Usage & Nuances

'Gore' is most common in horror or action films and books to describe graphic, bloody violence. It's rarely used in everyday conversation, and is sometimes used negatively to criticize excessive violence ('gory movie', 'full of gore'). Not used for medical or minor injuries.

Example Sentences

Some people don't like movies with too much gore.

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Ugh, that show had way more gore than I expected!

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The book gets really intense, with graphic gore in some chapters.

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Honestly, I can handle scares, but all that gore just makes me feel sick.

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The horror movie was full of gore and scary scenes.

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There was a lot of gore in the battle scene.

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