bloodlust

noun

blood·​lust ˈbləd-ˌləst How to pronounce bloodlust (audio)
: desire for bloodshed

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Using the pain of that loss to fuel her bloodlust and quest for vengeance, Atsu sets herself on a mission to kill the Yōtei Six, a troupe of formidable outlaws responsible for the crime. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025 Nonetheless, her bloodlust propels her through a liminal purgatory called Otherworld, a desert plane of reality ravaged by war, rife with innocent victims, and haunted by rootless spirits like her. Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025 The architecture matches the vibe; there's bloodlust in the air and even among the ragged fans who camp along the road outside. Neda Ulaby, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025 His temperament is better suited to stories of heroic resilience than ones of greed, bloodlust, and cynical isolationism. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bloodlust

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bloodlust was in 1848

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“Bloodlust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloodlust. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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