bleed

Definition

  • verb: to lose or release blood because of a cut, injury, etc.
  • verb: to emit or lose blood
  • usually + 'into'
  • synonyms: abridge, abuse, ache

Examples

  • Many businesses complain that the new taxes are 'bleeding them dry'. [=are taking all their money]

  • Her professional life had begun to 'bleed' [='seep'] 'into' her personal life.

  • The shirt's colors might 'bleed' [='run'] if you wash it in hot water.

Movie quotes

  • (..) "evil entity"... A taker of souls. A demon. It says... Once he feasts on five souls, the sky will bleed again, and the abomination... will rise from hell. This is insane. This "thing" is attached to Mia's soul like a leech. (..)
    2013 Evil Dead