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The shedding or spilling of blood as part of war or conflict

The act of killing, especially on a mass scale

Blood that has been shed, especially as a result of violence

Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt or damage

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system

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Noun

The shedding or spilling of blood as part of war or conflict

military action

passage of arms

military operation

significant contact

exchange of blows

passage at arms

armed confrontation

rough-and-tumble

rough and tumble

breach of the peace

wrestling match

knock-down-drag-out

physical encounter

course of action

armed hostilities

outbreak of violence

counterinsurgency

bit of argy-bargy

armed aggression

bone of contention

affair of honour

affair of honor

meeting for satisfaction of honour

military campaign

act of aggression

organization^US

mobilization^US

organisation^UK

mobilisation^UK

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“Or will it deepen old wounds, increase sectarian tension, and fuel more bloodshed?”

Noun

The act of killing, especially on a mass scale

putting to death

second-degree murder

first-degree murder

contract killing

capital punishment

political execution

ethnic cleansing

taking of someone's life

putting to sleep

self-immolation

burning at the stake

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“Violence is rare, but once started often escalates quickly to bloodshed and serious injury.”

Noun

Blood that has been shed, especially as a result of violence

Noun

Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt or damage

Noun

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system

insubordination

act of defiance

act of resistance

seizure of power

guerrilla activity

underground activity

civil disobedience

fighting in the streets

reign of terror

palace revolution

government takeover

refusal to obey

refusal to obey orders

destabilization^US

irresponsibility

lack of control

lack of restraint

destabilisation^UK

fomentation of discontent

incitement to riot

incitement to rebellion

breach of the peace

discombobulation

disorganization^US

disorganisation^UK

absence of government

street fighting

violent disorder

rough-and-tumble

alarums and excursions

knock-down-drag-out

rough and tumble

all hell broken loose

misunderstanding

public disturbance

disorderly conduct

public nuisance

exchange of blows

topsy-turviness

hell broke loose

outbreak of violence

all hell breaking loose

chaotic situation

Sturm und Drang

hustle and bustle

physical encounter

a three-ring circus

fuss and bother

utter confusion

difference of opinion

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