bleed

verb

1. 1

   lose blood from one's body

2. 2

   draw blood

   In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment

3. 3

   drain of liquid or steam

   bleed the radiators

   the mechanic bled the engine

4. 4

   be diffused

   These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run

5. 5

   get or extort (money or other possessions) from someone

   They bled me dry--I have nothing left!