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gore

Pronunciation: [ɡɔr]

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Learn how to use gore in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “violence”

(noun) gore refers to blood that is spilled in a violent way, especially during a fight or in horror movies. Think of it as when someone gets hurt badly, and blood is everywhere.

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The movie had a lot of gore, which made it really scary for the audience.

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The film was overly dramatic but did not rely on gore to make the story interesting.

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Why do some people enjoy movies with lots of gore?

Context: “violence”

(verb) to gore means to stab or injure someone or something with a sharp object, like an animal's horn or a weapon. It's like when a bull uses its horns to hurt another animal.

Example

The bull gored the matador during the performance, which shocked the crowd.

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The player avoided getting gored by staying out of the goalie's reach.

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What should you do if a wild animal tries to gore you?

How to pronounce gore

Pronunciation: [ɡɔr]

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