bloodlust

noun

blood·​lust ˈbləd-ˌləst 

: desire for bloodshed

Examples of bloodlust in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wolf succumbs to Shura, a demonic force in the game’s mythology that possesses those who give in to bloodlust. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

These concrete monuments to American malice have been built to satisfy a xenophobic bloodlust fueled by this administration and the worst of us in society who support or ignore it. — Nick Bhasin, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

When the two storylines collide, Nolan stages a clash of A-list titans that throws the director’s usual cerebral machinations aside and instead satisfies his audience with some good old-fashion bloodlust. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

This escalates into a dragon chase and Aemond’s giant, ancient beast is overcome with bloodlust, killing Luke and his dragon much to the dismay of Aemond One-Eye. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above