HyperDic: blood_money

English > 3 senses of the expression blood money:
NOUNpossessionblood moneycompensation paid to the family of a murdered person
possessionblood moneya reward for information about a murderer
possessionblood moneypaid to a hired murderer
English > blood money: 3 senses > noun 1, possession
Meaningcompensation paid to the family of a murdered person.
BroadercompensationSomething (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
English > blood money: 3 senses > noun 2, possession
MeaningA reward for information about a murderer.
BroaderrewardPayment made in return for a service rendered
English > blood money: 3 senses > noun 3, possession
Meaningpaid to a hired murderer.
BroaderpaymentA sum of money paid or a claim discharged

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