Meaning of without bloodshed in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    without bloodshed

    Definitions

    1. in a bloodless manner

    Examples

    • « without shedding blood »
    • « the coup disposed of the dictator bloodlessly »

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