gore

Meanings

• noun

  The vivid and often disturbing representation of the injury, death, or dismemberment of living beings.

  - "The horror movie was filled with graphic gore."
  - "The artist's paintings of gore were too disturbing for some viewers."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gore
ore , core , lore

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Variants

List of all variants of gore that leads to same result
gore , gores , gored , goring , Al Gore , Albert Arnold Gore , Jr. , Albert Gore , Jr. , Gore

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'to tell' or 'to narrate,' gore came to be used in the late Middle Ages to describe the grisly details of violence and death.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'gore' comes from the Old French word 'gore' meaning 'to tell' or 'to narrate'.

2. The first known use of the word 'gore' to describe violent or gruesome details was in the late Middle Ages.

3. The horror movie 'Saw' is known for its graphic and disturbing depictions of gore.

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Related Concepts

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1. Graphic violence: Graphic violence refers to the depiction of violent acts in a detailed and often disturbing manner. Gore is a specific type of graphic violence that focuses on the injury, death, or dismemberment of living beings.

2. Horror genre: The horror genre is a broad category of literature, film, and other forms of media that elicits fear, terror, and anxiety from audiences. Gore is often used in the horror genre to heighten the sense of fear and unease.

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Culture

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In literature, gore is often used to describe the violent and gruesome details of a scene, while in art and music, it can be used to elicit strong emotions and reactions from audiences.

How to Memorize "gore"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize gore, try visualizing a scene of violence or injury in your mind. Consider the details of the scene, such as the colors, textures, and sounds, and try to recall them vividly.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize gore, try associating it with something familiar or memorable. For example, you might associate the word 'gore' with the phrase 'gory details' or with a particular image or scene.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize gore, try using a mnemonic device such as an acronym or a rhyme. For example, you might use the acronym 'Gruesome, Obscene, Ridiculous, and Entertaining' to remember the meaning of gore.

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