Definition of 'bleed'

Verb

1. lose blood from one's body
      Synonyms: shed blood hemorrhage
2. draw blood; "In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment"
      Synonyms: leech phlebotomize phlebotomise
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"
      Synonyms: run
5. drain of liquid or steam; "bleed the radiators"; "the mechanic bled the engine"

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