BLEED

• (verb) lose blood from one's body

  synonyms : hemorrhage , shed blood

• (verb) draw blood

  "In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment"

  synonyms : leech , phlebotomise , phlebotomize

• (verb) drain of liquid or steam

  "bleed the radiators", "the mechanic bled the engine"

• (verb) be diffused

  "These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run"

  synonyms : run

• (verb) get or extort (money or other possessions) from someone

  "They bled me dry--I have nothing left!"

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