Bloodbath Definition

noun
Savage, indiscriminate killing; a massacre.
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(sports) An aggressive or very violent contest or confrontation.

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(figuratively) An upset (as of a game with unexpected results) or heavy defeat.

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(figuratively, business) A large financial loss or massive layoff brought about by negative economic conditions.
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A bath taken in warm blood used as a restorative or medical treatment.
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Other Word Forms of Bloodbath

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Singular:
bloodbath
Plural:
bloodbaths

Origin of Bloodbath

  • Coined in 1867. Compound of blood and bath, the latter used to refer in the metaphorical sense to a deluge of a thing.

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