Historical Events Involving Violence

noun the killing or wounding of people, typically on a large scale during a conflict

• The ongoing conflict in the region has resulted in a great deal of bloodshed.
• The gang war led to a lot of bloodshed in the neighborhood.
• The turf war between the two gangs ended in a lot of bloodshed.
• The heated argument between the siblings resulted in emotional bloodshed.

noun a large, disorderly crowd of people

verb to crowd around or attack someone in a mob

• The police were called to disperse the violent mob that had gathered outside the courthouse.
• I heard there was a mob forming at the park for a protest.
• The mob at the concert was so hyped up, they were pushing and shoving to get to the front.
• The angry customers formed a mob at the store, demanding a refund for the faulty product.