Meaning of 'bleed'

verb

to lose blood from one's body

Example: "I am bleeding."

Synonyms: hemorrhage

verb

to draw blood

Example: "They bled me for the third time today."

Synonyms: leech

verb

to drain off liquid or steam

Example: "We should bleed the radiators."

verb

to be diffused

Example: "The color bled through on the whites."

Synonyms: run

verb

to get or extort money or other possessions from someone

Example: "The ungrateful children bled their parents for pocket money."