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be out for blood

ADJECTIVE

purposeful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calculated deliberate determined intense persistent resolute strong-willed

WEAK

bent bound dead set on decided firm fixed intent mean business obstinate playing hard ball positive purposive settled single-minded stalwart staunch steadfast steady stubborn tenacious undeviating unfaltering unwavering

Antonyms

STRONGEST

irresolute weak

WEAK

aimless thoughtless undetermined unplanned wanton

VERB

revenge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avenge get back at vindicate

STRONG

defend fix get justify match punish reciprocate redress repay requite retort return score square

WEAK

even the score fight back fix one's wagon get even give comeuppance hit back kick back make reprisal pay back pay back in spades pay off return the compliment settle up settle with stick it to take an eye for an eye turn the tables on venge

Antonyms

STRONG

deny depart fail leave lose refuse request surrender take

WEAK

forgive pardon sympathize

Example Sentences

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Because the Longhorns will be out for blood.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2022

Penn State’s defense will be out for blood, and as long as quarterback Sean Clifford doesn’t make big mistakes, the Nittany Lions should prevail.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2021

Some reviewers and Twitter critics may be out for blood when it comes to Mr. Gladwell’s writing.

From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2019

And, with the Governor sure to be out for blood soon, we can relax for a bit and enjoy everyone reverting to shouting and arguing mode.

From The Guardian • Feb. 15, 2013

We expect to have a lot of hard-hitting and splendid fielding boys on the diamond, who will be out for blood.

From The Chums of Scranton High Hugh Morgan's Uphill Fight by Ferguson, Donald

be out for blood

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