Bleed — synonyms, definition

1. bleed (Verb)

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bleed (Verb) — Lose blood from one's body.

bleed (Verb) — (medicine) draw blood. ex. "In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment"

bleed (Verb) — Get or extort (money or other possessions) from someone. ex. "They bled me dry--I have nothing left!"

bleed (Verb) — Be diffused. ex. "These dyes and colours are guaranteed not to bleed"

bleed (Verb) — Drain of liquid or steam. ex. "bleed the radiators" ex. "the mechanic bled the engine"

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