bloodshed

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

blood·shed [bloodshed] BrE [ˈblʌdʃed] NAmE [ˈblʌdʃed] noun uncountable
the killing or wounding of people, usually during fighting or a war
•The two sides called a truce to avoid further bloodshed.
•The march ended in violence and bloodshed.

Example Bank:
•This election result could well lead to further bloodshed.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  bloodbath, bloodletting, battue, gore