noun
bloodlust
BLUHD-luhst
noun
1
A strong desire for violence and killing.
"The crowd's bloodlust grew as the fight went on."
How to Use Bloodlust
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA craving for violence or bloodshed.
Common pairings
satisfy one's bloodlust
a wave of bloodlust
Word Forms
bloodlusts plural
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Etymology
From "blood" plus "lust," describing a craving for bloodshed.