gore

/ɡɔr/; /ɡɔr/; /ɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A wound or cut, especially a deep one, in the skin or flesh.

“The scene in the movie was too graphic and included a lot of gore.”

2. verb

To wound or cut, especially deeply.

“The knife will gore the meat if you’re not careful.”

3. noun

A high or steep hill or mountain, especially one with a sharp or pointed summit.

“The hikers had to climb a long way up the gore to reach the summit.”

4. verb

To pierce or stab, especially with a horned or pointed object, such as the horn of an animal.

“The goat’s horn will gore the skin if you’re not careful.”

Synonyms

  • bloodshed
  • mauling
  • mutilation
  • slaughter
  • slaughterhouse

Antonyms

  • healing
  • reparation