as in murderous
eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, extreme violence, or killing
the Goths were a wild and bloodthirsty people
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Mother and son kill more than a few of their bloodthirsty relatives, and manage to smuggle the kids to safety with the help of Ciprien (Tongayi Chirisa) and the Talamasca.
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Hunter Ingram, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
These bloodthirsty, masochistic souls thrive on the chase, and collectibles are their prey.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Yellowjackets season 3 After a successful first two seasons of the twisted thriller show, Yellowjackets returns with season 3 — and its only more violent, bloodthirsty and disturbing.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Hunter Ingram, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
These bloodthirsty, masochistic souls thrive on the chase, and collectibles are their prey.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Yellowjackets season 3 After a successful first two seasons of the twisted thriller show, Yellowjackets returns with season 3 — and its only more violent, bloodthirsty and disturbing.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Bloodthirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloodthirsty. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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