as in murderous
eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, extreme violence, or killing
the Goths were a wild and bloodthirsty people
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Recent Examples of bloodthirsty
Our young hero Spike (Alfie Williams), having abandoned the secluded safety of his island home in the wake of his mother’s death, finds himself at the mercy of this merry band of bloodthirsty pranksters, shepherded by a sadistic Manson-esque leader, Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell).
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Mosaku captivated audiences as Annie, a powerful healer and spiritual guide who helps fight off bloodthirsty vampires in Sinners.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Lopez starred as Terri Flores, the doc's director who ultimately shoots the anaconda dead and survives, after several members of her crew are killed by the bloodthirsty beast.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Regardless, this film also boasts a oner for the ages, as a raincoat mafia descends upon a rave and a pair of bloodthirsty lovers.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Mosaku captivated audiences as Annie, a powerful healer and spiritual guide who helps fight off bloodthirsty vampires in Sinners.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Lopez starred as Terri Flores, the doc's director who ultimately shoots the anaconda dead and survives, after several members of her crew are killed by the bloodthirsty beast.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Regardless, this film also boasts a oner for the ages, as a raincoat mafia descends upon a rave and a pair of bloodthirsty lovers.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloodthirsty
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The whiteprint is irrefutable evidence of the Nazis’ murderous intent.—
Elliott Broidy,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Momoa’s irresponsible, endlessly chatty Jonny is first seen being dumped by his long-suffering girlfriend Valentina (Morena Baccarin) and is the kind of guy who quaffs a beer even while fighting off a gang of murderous yakuza.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Sons of Anarchy was praised for its stellar writing, operatic plotting, and cast of actors who breathed vivid life into their characters, giving even the most savage moments a dose of humanity.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jan. 2026
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This league is a savage league.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Bloodthirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloodthirsty. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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