BLEED
Scrabble letter values: B3L1E1E1D2 = 8
Definition
- verb lose blood from one's body. — synonyms: shed_blood, hemorrhage
- verb draw blood. — synonyms: leech, phlebotomize, phlebotomise
- verb get or extort (money or other possessions) from someone.
- verb be diffused. — synonyms: run
- verb drain of liquid or steam.
Examples
- “In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment”
- “They bled me dry--I have nothing left!”
- “These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run”