Definition

Having committed murder or caused bloodshed; responsible for violent acts that result in death.

Example

The jury found him bloodguilty after the evidence was presented.

Conversation

Did you hear about that movie where the character is bloodguilty?

Yeah, it sounds pretty intense!

I can't believe they made a film about someone so bloodguilty.

It definitely raises a lot of moral questions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bloodguilty → It is formed from "blood" (from Old English "blōd", meaning the red liquid that circulates in the body) and "guilty" (from Old French "guilty", meaning having committed a crime or offense). The term "bloodguilty" refers to being guilty of a crime that involves bloodshed or murder.

Memory Tip

Think of 'blood' as the life force involved in a serious crime, and 'guilty' as having committed an offense. This helps you remember that 'bloodguilty' means being guilty of a crime involving bloodshed.

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