bleed

/blˈid/

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

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