spill blood
The phrase "spill blood" often connotes violence and is frequently used in contexts discussing injury or death.
Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)To cause injury or death through violent actions.
Example
- The conflict between the two groups led them to spill blood.
- He vowed not to spill any more blood in the name of revenge.
B2Medical
(general)To lose blood due to an injury.
Example
- The accident caused him to spill blood profusely.
- The soldier spilled blood on the battlefield.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "spill blood":
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