blood lust

A form of bloodlust — A desire for bloodshed and carnage, often aroused in the heat of battle and leading to uncontrolled slaughter and torture.

Meanings

nounblood lust (plural blood lusts)

plural blood lusts

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of bloodlust.
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Chicago

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