Synonyms for

Hemorrhage

Verb / ˈhemɜ:ɪdʒ / / ˈhemrʌdʒ / Another word for hemorrhage — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hemorrhage means a heavy loss of blood from a ruptured blood vessel.

Synonyms & similar words

shedblood bleeding bleed haemorrhage bleed gush flow discharge ooze seep stream spurt outflow haemorrhage hematoma bleeding flux hemorrhaging shedding spilling exuding leaking squirting

Example sentences

  1. The patient was rushed to the hospital after a severe hemorrhage.
  2. The nurse applied pressure to the wound to stop the hemorrhage.
  3. The surgery was complicated by a hemorrhage during the procedure.
  4. The dog's wound began to hemorrhage after the stitches were removed.
  5. The hemorrhage caused the patient to lose consciousness.

Quotes

  • I'm hemorrhaging internally, just trying to keep my head up.
  • You can only hemorrhage for so long before you need a tourniquet.
  • Sometimes we have to bleed to know we're alive and to know that we're human.

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