as in murderous
eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, extreme violence, or killing
the Goths were a wild and bloodthirsty people
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The Ukrainian air assault brigades’ Javelin teams might be the most notoriously bloodthirsty missileers in Kyiv’s 800,000-strong military.
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David Axe, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
If one bloodthirsty vehicle crew going out of its way to run over a defenseless Russian is any indication, the hatred now runs deep.
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Watching two otherwise likable people protect and profit off of a bloodthirsty killer was a challenging task for the casual comedy viewer — but with Matt engaged to Ava’s sister Tori (Liana Liberato), the personal stakes get dialed up exponentially.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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David Axe, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Yes, Aida is an old-fashioned blockbuster, a tale of bloodthirsty slavers, desert vendettas, and love amid the pyramids.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
If one bloodthirsty vehicle crew going out of its way to run over a defenseless Russian is any indication, the hatred now runs deep.
—David Axe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Watching two otherwise likable people protect and profit off of a bloodthirsty killer was a challenging task for the casual comedy viewer — but with Matt engaged to Ava’s sister Tori (Liana Liberato), the personal stakes get dialed up exponentially.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Bloodthirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloodthirsty. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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