Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spill-blood
verb
/spɪl blʌd/
Definition
To cause the death of someone or to shed blood, often referring to violence or conflict.
Examples
- During the riot, they were willing to spill blood to defend their beliefs.
- No one wanted to spill blood over a trivial disagreement.
- In history, many leaders have chosen to spill blood to maintain their power.
Meaning
The phrase ‘spill blood’ commonly refers to violent acts resulting in injury or death, particularly in contexts of war or conflict.
Synonyms
- shed blood
- kill
- slay
- terminate
