Synonyms of sanguinary
7 similar words
Another word for sanguinary is bloody. Other synonyms of sanguinary are gory, bloodthirsty, bloody-minded, butcherous and slaughterous.
Synonyms and similar words for sanguinary
adjectiveEager to shed blood; bloodthirsty.
- bloodthirsty
- bloody-minded
- butcherousInvolving butchery, or violent bloodshed.
- slaughterous
adjectiveConsisting of, covered with, or similar in appearance to blood.
Meaning of sanguinary
- adjective Involving bloodshed.
- adjective Eager to shed blood; bloodthirsty.
- adjective Consisting of, covered with, or similar in appearance to blood.
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Questions about synonyms of sanguinary
- What is another word for sanguinary?
- Sanguinary has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as bloody, gory, bloodthirsty, bloody-minded, butcherous, slaughterous and bloodsoaked.
- What does sanguinary mean?
- Sanguinary means involving bloodshed.
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