
Bloodlust
Negative Emotion
Bloodlust has negative, dark emotional connotations, suggesting a deep, overpowering desire for violence.
The villain's eyes gleamed with bloodlust.
Colloquial Usage
Bloodlust is informal and best used in casual or dramatic narratives, not in formal contexts.
The horror movie portrayed the creature's bloodlust terrifyingly.
Figurative Speech
While bloodlust can refer to actual violence, it's often used figuratively to express a zeal for competition.
Fans accused the aggressive player of playing with bloodlust.
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