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