Synonyms for

Gore

Verb / gɔ:r / Another word for gore — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Gore means blood that has come out of a wound.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

hemorrhage effusion exsanguination

Informal

blood guts innards

Literary

crimson ichor

Antonyms

cleanliness purity sanitation sterility neatness tidiness

Common collocations

  • fresh gore
  • dried gore
  • animal gore
  • human gore
  • splattered gore
  • pool of gore
  • covered in gore

Word family

noun gore
verb gore

Usage note

Gore typically refers to blood that has been spilled, often in a violent context. It is a strong and visceral word, often associated with violence, injury, or death.

Example sentences

  1. The butcher cleaned the gore off the meat.
  2. The hiker slipped on the gore of a dead animal.
  3. The victim's clothing was covered in gore.
  4. The horror movie was filled with gore and violence.
  5. The soldier's uniform was stained with gore.

Quotes

  • Blood will have blood, they say: blood will have gore. - Jean Webster
  • The only real difference between an assassination and a hit might be the spelling. - Gore Vidal
  • I have a love-hate relationship with the Grammys because I don't see commercial success as the only standard of excellence. - Al Gore

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