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blood money

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blood money
n.
1. Money paid by a killer as compensation to the next of kin of a murder victim.
2. Money gained at the cost of another's life or livelihood.
blood money
n
1. compensation paid to the relatives of a murdered person
2. money paid to a hired murderer
3. a reward for information about a criminal, esp a murderer
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.blood money - compensation paid to the family of a murdered person
compensation - something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
2.blood money - a reward for information about a murderer
reward - payment made in return for a service rendered
3.blood money - paid to a hired murderer
payment - a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
Translations
blood money n → denaro sporco (somma pagata ad un killer o per una delazione)
blood money n → denaro sporco (somma pagata ad un killer o per una delazione)


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