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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