bloodlust

noun

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

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But surely in addition to terrorizing the locals for centuries while Warren was hanging out in a coffin, the island looked toward other solutions for its bloodlust. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 June 2026 The sisters’ mission involves a dangerous and violent road trip; the fierce Racine outdoes the sensitive Anaia in her bloodlust, and the drama, reminiscent of classical tragedy, resounds with mythopoetic overtones. Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 15 May 2026 Do better, or consider hiring people who paint a vivid enough picture with words rather than having to lean on photographers who seem to have an obscene bloodlust. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026 This fuels an insatiable anger and bloodlust in Baldur, who favors a brawling fighting style that blends his immense power with the raw impact of his fists. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bloodlust

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 Jun. 2026.

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