
Sanguinary
Violent Imagery
Use 'sanguinary' to describe scenes depicting intense violence or bloodshed, amplifying the horror.

Historians recount the sanguinary battles of the war vividly.
Not for Casual Use
'Sanguinary' is typically found in more serious or academic texts, not everyday conversation.

The research paper analyzed the sanguinary repercussions of conflict.
Dark Historical Events
'Sanguinary' is often used when discussing particularly bloody historical events or eras.

The sanguinary reign of the dictator is remembered with sorrow.
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BarbaricBloodthirstyBrutalFiendishMercilessRuthlessSavageViolent
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