Word Frequency
bloodless (ˈblʌdlɪs
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Definitions
adjective
- without blood
- conducted without violence (esp in the phrase bloodless revolution)
- anaemic-looking; pale
- lacking vitality; lifeless
- lacking in emotion; cold; unfeeling
Derived Forms
ˈbloodlessly adverbˈbloodlessness noun
Example Sentences Including 'bloodless'
Autologous transfusions also form part of a new concept of blood management called bloodless medicine and surgery.British Medical Journal (2002)
He and Qasim stared at Noor, while she in turn, face almost bloodless , stared at the paper in her hand.Kara Kush
Her face was still and white, her mouth closed in a bloodless line.INSTRUMENTS OF DARKNESS (2002)
I yanked her out, maintaining a charming smile and gripping her arm bloodless.The Tartan Ringers
In fact, John Howard, anxious that his coup be bloodless , was playing it cool.Misc (1995)
PAKISTAN'S army chief declared a state of emergency last night -- two days after taking power in a bloodless coup.Sun, News of the World (1999)
The German people too had to be taught to accept a real war, not be softened into believing that every victory would be bloodless.The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century
The Kursk submarine disaster is sombre and potentially rich inspiration for Heywood's Breathing Hole, but the piece is bloodless.The Australian (2005)
The US Marines seized Kandahar airport in a bloodless night-time operation in the early hours of Friday.Times, Sunday Times (2001)
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