bloodthirsty
adjective
blood·thirsty
ˈbləd-ˌthər-stē 
: eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, violence, or killing
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the Goths were a wild and bloodthirsty people
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Despite being warned of the creature's viciousness by Tim the Enchanter, the Knights of the Round Table dismiss the Merlin stand-in's fear and charge the bloodthirsty creature.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
Within the media, sharks are often seen as bloodthirsty predators.
—Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Oh, and for the less bloodthirsty viewers, there’s also the appearance of a cuddly baby triceratops.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bloodthirsty
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“Bloodthirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloodthirsty. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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bloodthirsty
adjective
blood·thirsty
ˈbləd-ˌthər-stē
: eager to hurt or kill : cruel
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