cruentation

/krʌˌɛnˈteɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of shedding blood, or a bloody or cruel action.

“The novel’s violent scenes depicted a gruesome crucentation of the enemy’s soldiers.”

2. noun

A bloody or cruel event, especially a violent or brutal act.

“The historical records documented a series of crucentations that took place during the war.”

Synonyms

  • atrocity
  • bloodshed
  • massacre

Antonyms

  • compassion
  • mercy