bleed
UK: bliːd | US: bliːd
vi. to lose blood, especially from an injury
vt. to draw blood or fluid from (e.g., medically)
vi. (figurative) to suffer loss or depletion (e.g., "the company is bleeding money")
The word "bleed" originates from Old English blēdan, derived from Proto-Germanic blōdijaną ("to let blood"), which is linked to blōþą ("blood"). It reflects the core idea of blood escaping or being released, a concept retained in both literal and figurative uses. The word's simplicity and Germanic roots make it non-splittable under morpheme integrity rules.
The wound began to bleed profusely.
Medieval doctors often bled patients to treat illnesses.
The color from the fabric bleeds when washed in hot water.
High taxes are causing small businesses to bleed financially.
She felt her heart bleed for the refugees' plight.