Bloodthirsty
adjective
Wanting to kill or hurt others.
He plays a bloodthirsty villain in the movie.
Often appears as...
- bloodthirsty monster
- bloodthirsty violence
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Disapproving
adjective
Enjoying violent activities.
The audience was surprisingly bloodthirsty, cheering on the brutal action.
Often appears as...
- bloodthirsty crowd
- bloodthirsty entertainment
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Disapproving
adjective
Wanting to kill or hurt others.
He plays a bloodthirsty villain in the movie.
Often appears as...
- bloodthirsty monster
- bloodthirsty violence
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Enjoying violent activities.
The audience was surprisingly bloodthirsty, cheering on the brutal action.
Often appears as...
- bloodthirsty crowd
- bloodthirsty entertainment
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Carries a very negative meaning, suggesting extreme violence or cruelty.
The dictator was known for his bloodthirsty regime.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
Often used in history to describe brutal leaders or soldiers.
The bloodthirsty conqueror was feared across the land.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Dramatization
Common in literature to intensify a character's menacing traits.
The novel's pirate captain was a bloodthirsty fiend.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Carries a very negative meaning, suggesting extreme violence or cruelty.
The dictator was known for his bloodthirsty regime.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
Often used in history to describe brutal leaders or soldiers.
The bloodthirsty conqueror was feared across the land.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Dramatization
Common in literature to intensify a character's menacing traits.
The novel's pirate captain was a bloodthirsty fiend.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Carries a very negative meaning, suggesting extreme violence or cruelty.
The dictator was known for his bloodthirsty regime.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
Often used in history to describe brutal leaders or soldiers.
The bloodthirsty conqueror was feared across the land.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Dramatization
Common in literature to intensify a character's menacing traits.
The novel's pirate captain was a bloodthirsty fiend.
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The strange story of the...
I mean, we thought of these animals as mysterious and terrifying lords of the Arctic. But look now how quickly that climate change has flipped the image of the animal in our minds. It's gone from that bloodthirsty man-killer to this delicate, drowning victim, and when you think about it, that's kind of the conclusion to the story
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History vs. Genghis Khan...
rather than some bloodthirsty savage. In fact, after his unification of the tribes abolished bride kidnapping, women in the Mongol ranks had it better than most. They controlled domestic affairs, could divorce their husbands, and were trusted advisors.
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The myth of Jason and...
around the island of the bloodthirsty Amazons, and under psychedelic skies. These adventures cost the crew both in men and morale– and some feared they might be losing their minds. Upon reaching the clashing rocks, the exhausted crew quaked with fear.
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Vampire Bat vs Wrinkle...
biting the head with four fangs in its upper jaw to its lower and so begins a bloodthirsty feast that will last the entire night one that will sustain the predator for days to come but just for
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Hippo Licks Croc PIPE...
inexplicably starts to lick the bodies of the feeding crocodiles scientists haven't figured out why yet but hippos seem to enjoy hanging with these bloodthirsty killers as they shred their
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The myth of Jason,...
As soon as Jason scattered them, each seed sprouted into a bloodthirsty warrior. They burst up around him, barricading his way forward, but Medea had prepared him for this task as well.
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Vampires: Folklore,...
and the ancient Greek striges were simply described as bloodthirsty birds. Others were even stranger. The Philippine manananggal would sever her upper torso
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History vs. Tamerlane...
But was he a great state builder or a bloodthirsty tyrant? Order! Order! Who do we have on the stand today? Tamer...lane? That wasn’t his name, your Honor.
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Assassin Bug vs. Bat PIPE...
if you were to call this assassin bug bloodthirsty the bug would most likely say huh and your point is practically from the moment of birth in a cave in
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Huge Trout Eats Mice PIPE...
and surprisingly bloodthirsty tastes. So, some fly fishermen opt for something a little more substantial.
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The strange story of the...
I mean, we thought of these animals as mysterious and terrifying lords of the Arctic. But look now how quickly that climate change has flipped the image of the animal in our minds. It's gone from that bloodthirsty man-killer to this delicate, drowning victim, and when you think about it, that's kind of the conclusion to the story
Video examples
History vs. Genghis Khan...
rather than some bloodthirsty savage. In fact, after his unification of the tribes abolished bride kidnapping, women in the Mongol ranks had it better than most. They controlled domestic affairs, could divorce their husbands, and were trusted advisors.
Video examples
The myth of Jason and...
around the island of the bloodthirsty Amazons, and under psychedelic skies. These adventures cost the crew both in men and morale– and some feared they might be losing their minds. Upon reaching the clashing rocks, the exhausted crew quaked with fear.
Video examples
Vampire Bat vs Wrinkle...
biting the head with four fangs in its upper jaw to its lower and so begins a bloodthirsty feast that will last the entire night one that will sustain the predator for days to come but just for
Video examples
Hippo Licks Croc PIPE...
inexplicably starts to lick the bodies of the feeding crocodiles scientists haven't figured out why yet but hippos seem to enjoy hanging with these bloodthirsty killers as they shred their
Video examples
The myth of Jason,...
As soon as Jason scattered them, each seed sprouted into a bloodthirsty warrior. They burst up around him, barricading his way forward, but Medea had prepared him for this task as well.
Video examples
Vampires: Folklore,...
and the ancient Greek striges were simply described as bloodthirsty birds. Others were even stranger. The Philippine manananggal would sever her upper torso
Video examples
History vs. Tamerlane...
But was he a great state builder or a bloodthirsty tyrant? Order! Order! Who do we have on the stand today? Tamer...lane? That wasn’t his name, your Honor.
Video examples
Assassin Bug vs. Bat PIPE...
if you were to call this assassin bug bloodthirsty the bug would most likely say huh and your point is practically from the moment of birth in a cave in
Video examples
Huge Trout Eats Mice PIPE...
and surprisingly bloodthirsty tastes. So, some fly fishermen opt for something a little more substantial.
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Terry Glavin
Canadian Author
It should tell you something that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency invented the Taliban in the early 1990s only because Hekmatyar, its primary U.S.-bankrolled proxy in the war for control of Afghanistan, had proved too bloodthirsty after the Soviets withdrew, even by the low standards of the ISI's ghastly generals in Rawalpindi.
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Hallgrimur Helgason
Icelander Novelist
In the Nordic countries, there are hardly any societal problems, but we writers are bloodthirsty people like anyone else, so we have to quench this thirst with literature. If you live in a mafia state with lots of violence on the streets, you tend to write beautiful poetry.
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Bhagat Singh
Indian Activist
L. Ram Saran Das was a member of the revolutionary party which was held responsible for many a violent deed. But this by no means proves that revolutionaries are bloodthirsty monsters, seeking pleasure in destruction.
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Stanley A. McChrystal
American Footballer
The number of people in America killed by firearms is extraordinary compared to other nations, and I don't think we're a bloodthirsty country. We need to look at everything we can do to safeguard our people.
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Wilbur Smith
Novelist
I never set out to write literature; I set out to tell stories. And some of my work may be very raunchy and very bloodthirsty - but life, for me, is a violent thing.
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Jenny Zhang
Chinese Actress
Our culture is bloodthirsty for stories about women in pain; we hunger for women to expose their traumas and to be rescued by the love of a good man.
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Mark Waid
American Writer
What I need is for comics to not cheapen out and just do what they think a bunch of bloodthirsty 15 year old fans want.
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Neil Marshall
English Director
I do enjoy intense, bloodthirsty action, but I like to blend and cross genres. I don't want to be too predictable.
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Marine Le Pen
French Politician
I call for the awakening of our people's ancient soul, capable of opposing a bloodthirsty barbarism.
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Leigh Bardugo
Israeli Author
I'd like to say I'd be a Heartrender. I'm quite bloodthirsty and I look great in red.
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Terry Glavin
Canadian Author
It should tell you something that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency invented the Taliban in the early 1990s only because Hekmatyar, its primary U.S.-bankrolled proxy in the war for control of Afghanistan, had proved too bloodthirsty after the Soviets withdrew, even by the low standards of the ISI's ghastly generals in Rawalpindi.
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Hallgrimur Helgason
Icelander Novelist
In the Nordic countries, there are hardly any societal problems, but we writers are bloodthirsty people like anyone else, so we have to quench this thirst with literature. If you live in a mafia state with lots of violence on the streets, you tend to write beautiful poetry.
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Bhagat Singh
Indian Activist
L. Ram Saran Das was a member of the revolutionary party which was held responsible for many a violent deed. But this by no means proves that revolutionaries are bloodthirsty monsters, seeking pleasure in destruction.
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Stanley A. McChrystal
American Footballer
The number of people in America killed by firearms is extraordinary compared to other nations, and I don't think we're a bloodthirsty country. We need to look at everything we can do to safeguard our people.
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Wilbur Smith
Novelist
I never set out to write literature; I set out to tell stories. And some of my work may be very raunchy and very bloodthirsty - but life, for me, is a violent thing.
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Jenny Zhang
Chinese Actress
Our culture is bloodthirsty for stories about women in pain; we hunger for women to expose their traumas and to be rescued by the love of a good man.
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Mark Waid
American Writer
What I need is for comics to not cheapen out and just do what they think a bunch of bloodthirsty 15 year old fans want.
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Neil Marshall
English Director
I do enjoy intense, bloodthirsty action, but I like to blend and cross genres. I don't want to be too predictable.
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Marine Le Pen
French Politician
I call for the awakening of our people's ancient soul, capable of opposing a bloodthirsty barbarism.
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Leigh Bardugo
Israeli Author
I'd like to say I'd be a Heartrender. I'm quite bloodthirsty and I look great in red.
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