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bleed

Dictionary definition · bleed

verb

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

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).