An aggressive or very violent contest or confrontation.
A large financial loss or massive layoff brought about by negative economic conditions.
Indiscriminate killing or slaughter; a massacre.
A bath taken in warm blood used as a restorative or medical treatment.
An upset (as of a game with unexpected results, or a national presidential convention) or heavy defeat.
An intense, rancorous argument or confrontation.
A battle which opposing forces anticipate and commit to fighting; a sustained, intense and confrontational fight.