Bleed

/bliːd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a loss of blood.

He was in danger of a serious bleed after the surgery.

verb

to lose blood as a result of injury or illness.

He cut his finger and it started to bleed.

to suffer from an injury that causes blood to flow.

After the accident, she was bleeding badly and needed immediate help.

to allow liquid to flow out; to drain.

The technician needs to bleed the air out of the radiator.

to let emotions or characteristics show; to express or manifest.

The movie's themes bleed into the lives of the viewers.

Old English 'blēdan', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'bloeden' and German 'bluten'.

bleed someone dry

To take all of someone's money or resources.

bleed for something

To suffer for a cause or belief.

bleeding heart

A person who is excessively sympathetic or charitable.

blood

The red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals.

hemorrhage

Blood loss from a damaged blood vessel.

sanguine

Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

To extract money or resources ruthlessly.

The subscription service is just a way to bleed users dry.

To be emotionally affected or in distress.

She's been bleeding over the death of her pet.