“bleed”

Definitions

• verb

  lose blood from one's body

  Synonyms: shed blood, hemorrhage, abridge, abuse, ache, agonize, anguish, bereave, bloody, broach, clip, commiserate

• verb

  draw blood

  Synonyms: leech, phlebotomize, phlebotomise

  • Example:“In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment.”

• verb

  get or extort (money or other possessions) from someone

  • Example:“They bled me dry — I have nothing left!”

• verb

  be diffused

  Synonyms: run

  • Example:“These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run.”

• verb

  drain of liquid or steam

  • Example:“bleed the radiators”
  • Example:“The mechanic bled the engine.”