bloody murder
Extreme alarmed screaming
Bloody murder appears almost exclusively in the phrase scream bloody murder, meaning to scream loudly and frantically, as if being killed.
The expression also extends to vigorous protest: The HOA will scream bloody murder if you paint your house that color.
The British equivalent is scream blue murder.
- goreGraphic bloody violence
- bloodshedKilling and wounding
- murder sceneLocation of a killing
- crime sceneLocation of an offense
- violent crimeOffense involving force or threat
massacre · screaming · slaughter · serial killer · cold blooded · true crime · assault · crying wolf · blood-curdling · tragedy · fury · melodrama · hue and cry · witness · hysteria · tantrum · outrage · anguish
bloody murderwhisper
Speech without full voice
silence · murmur · hush · mutter · soft voice
bloody murdernonviolence
Principled rejection of force
mercy · healing · kindness · protection · nurturing
bloody murdercalm
Free from agitation
serenity · composure · tranquility · peace of mind · equanimity
bloody, bleeding, homicide, bloodied, bloodies, bloodiest, bloodier