Definition of "bloodthirstiness" [bloodthirstiness]

• The characteristic of being bloodthirsty. (noun)

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• "As regards the question of Cetywayo's bloodthirstiness, which is so strenuously denied by his apologists, I cannot say that a careful study of the blue books bearing on the subject brings me to the same conclusion."
• "He wanted her to call his bloodthirstiness bravery and his cruelty devotion."
• "To free these tribes from their bloodthirstiness was the greatest kindness, and to coerce and restrain them was a true mercy."