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Bloodshed

/blˈʌˌdʃɛd/
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(noun) The shedding or spilling of blood.

The police wanted to avoid bloodshed.
I just don't want there to be any bloodshed.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Both of the leaders wanted to end the war without further ____ tonight.

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