bloodlust

English

/ˈblʌdˌlʌst/

noun
Definitions
  • A desire for bloodshed and carnage, often aroused in the heat of battle and leading to uncontrolled slaughter and torture.

Etymology

Compound from English blood (red) + English lust.

Origin

English

lust

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