gore
Pronunciation: [ɡɔr]
Word
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.
Example
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.
Example
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?
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