bleed
//bliːd//
Verb
bleedInfinitive
bleedPresent tense
bledPast tense
bledPast participle
bleedingPresent participle
bleedsThird-person singular
1
To lose blood from the body as a result of injury or illness.
My finger started to bleed when I cut it with a knife.
2
To draw blood from a person or animal, especially as a medical treatment.
In the past, doctors used to bleed patients to treat various illnesses.
3
To drain liquid or gas from a container or system.
The mechanic bled the air from the brake lines.
4
To spread beyond the intended area, as ink or dye.
The ink bled through the thin paper.
5
To extort money from someone over time.
The scammer bled him of his savings over several months.
Synonym
Noun
1
An instance of bleeding or the flow of blood.
The doctor stopped the bleed quickly.