bloodlust

noun

blood·​lust ˈbləd-ˌləst How to pronounce bloodlust (audio)
: desire for bloodshed

Examples of bloodlust in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This is a revenge story, as classical in its arc as True Grit or Kill Bill, and Taylor-Joy holds the film’s rage and bloodlust in her tiny frame and stoic face. Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024 Here’s to hoping that some day, the constitutional order is restored, that the bloodlust of the military-industrial complex is finally checked and that America can some day pursue a more sensible foreign policy. The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 11 Sep. 2024 But whereas Michael is trying to fight his vampiric tendencies, Milo embraces his bloodlust. Will Harris, EW.com, 30 July 2024 He can be repeatedly brutalized, satisfying the bloodlust of a teen audience, because everything can be laughed off. Armond White, National Review, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for bloodlust 

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Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bloodlust was in 1848

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“Bloodlust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloodlust. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

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