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Gore

Dirt; mud.

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Blood 76% connected

The fluid which circulates in the principal vascular system of animals, carrying nourishment to all parts of the body, and bringing away waste produc…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cut 76% connected

of Cut

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Execution 76% connected

The act of executing; a carrying into effect or to completion; performance; achievement; consummation; as, the execution of a plan, a work, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Murder 76% connected

The offense of killing a human being with malice prepense or aforethought, express or implied; intentional and unlawful homicide.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pierce 76% connected

To thrust into, penetrate, or transfix, with a pointed instrument.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Slaying 76% connected

of Slay

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Tailor 76% connected

One whose occupation is to cut out and make men's garments; also, one who cuts out and makes ladies' outer garments.

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Thrust 76% connected

Thrist.

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Containing whole 2

Gaiter 70% connected

A covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and instep, or for the whole leg from the knee to the instep, fitting down upon the shoe.

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Umbrella 70% connected

A shade, screen, or guard, carried in the hand for sheltering the person from the rays of the sun, or from rain or snow. It is formed of silk, cotton…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Bloodshed 92% connected

The shedding or spilling of blood; slaughter; the act of shedding human blood, or taking life, as in war, riot, or murder.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Panel 92% connected

A sunken compartment with raised margins, molded or otherwise, as in ceilings, wainscotings, etc.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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