Synonyms for

Bleed

Verb / bli:d / Another word for bleed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To lose blood from the body; to release or drain liquid.

Synonyms & similar words

phlebotomize hemorrhage leech run shedblood phlebotomise ooze leak flow trickle drip seep stream drain discharge exude shed pour run gush spurt weep sweat hemorrhage extravasate

Synonyms by register

Formal

hemorrhage exude ooze

Informal

leak drip spill

Literary

weep flow

Antonyms

heal stop close congeal coagulate mend

Common collocations

  • bleed profusely
  • bleed heavily
  • bleed to death
  • bleed out
  • bleed dry
  • bleed red
  • bleed into

Word family

noun bleeding
verb bleed

Usage note

The verb 'bleed' can refer to the literal loss of blood or figuratively to the loss of money or resources. Be mindful of the context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. The wound on his arm would not stop bleeding.
  2. The red juice from the watermelon caused it to bleed onto the plate.
  3. The colors on the painting bleed into each other.
  4. When you color with a marker, the ink can sometimes bleed through the paper.
  5. The old pipes in the house sometimes make the water bleed brown.

Quotes

  • I am not a rock, I am not an island. I am like a bleeding wounded animal cast into a pool of sharks.
  • Tears are words that need to be written. Without them, I am bleeding words.
  • I'm bleeding to death inside, and nobody can see it.

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