Meanings
From a specialized meaning of cold, referring to lack of empathy.
How to pronounce "in cold blood":
AU
In a ruthless and unfeeling manner, particularly as applied to first-degree murder committed without provocation and with malice aforethought.
Example Sentences
1
He was murdered in cold blood.
2
She killed the bird in cold blood.
3
The thief shot the shopkeeper in cold blood.
4
The soldier executed the civilian in cold blood.
5
The serial killer strangled his victims in cold blood.
