bloodletter

/ˈblʌdlɛtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A sword or other sharp instrument used to cut and spill blood, especially in medieval times; a person or thing that causes or represents harm or suffering.

“The battle left behind a trail of bloodletters, a grim reminder of the war’s devastating consequences.”

Synonyms

  • bloodshedder
  • instrument of violence
  • sword

Antonyms

  • healer
  • peacemaker