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bleed
verb
lose blood from one's body
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ˈbliːd
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verb
lose blood from one's body
verb
draw blood
“In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment”
verb
drain of liquid or steam
“bleed the radiators”
verb
be diffused
“These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run”
verb
get or extort (money or other possessions) from someone
“They bled me dry — I have nothing left!”
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In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment
bleed the radiators
the mechanic bled the engine
These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run
They bled me dry — I have nothing left!
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