sanguinary
The word “sanguinary” has 4 syllables: san-guin-ar-y.
It's pronounced as /ˈsæŋɡwəˌnɛri/.
What is synonym and antonym for sanguinary?
In the thesaurus, “sanguinary” has 6 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for sanguinary along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for sanguinary
- bloody
- brutal
- murdering
- murderous
- savage
- violent
Antonyms for sanguinary
- benign
- compassionate
- conciliatory
- disarming
- dovish
- humane
- kind
- pacific
- peaceable
- peaceful
- propitiatory
- sympathetic
Meanings of sanguinary
- noun
- A bloodthirsty person.
- The plant common yarrow, or herba sanguinaria (Achillea millefolium).
- adjective
- (of an event) Involving bloodshed.
- (of a person) Eager to shed blood; bloodthirsty.
- (of an object) Consisting of, covered with, or similar in appearance to blood.
Example Sentences
- The battle ended in a sanguinary conflict that left many casualties on both sides.
- The historian studied the sanguinary events of the war to understand its impact on society.
- The sanguinary nature of the revolution shocked even the most hardened soldiers.
- He recounted the sanguinary history of the empire, filled with bloodshed and violence.
- The novel depicted a sanguinary struggle for power that changed the course of history.
On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sanguinary, such as: benign, bloody, brutal, compassionate, conciliatory, disarming, dovish.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- red
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sanguineous
- bloody
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