haemorrhage

noun
  1. Severe or uncontrolled bleeding, either internally or externally from a blood vessel.
  2. Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'hemorrhage'; Medical term
  3. A rapid loss or drain of something valuable, such as money or resources.
  4. Usage: Figurative use
verb
  1. To bleed heavily or uncontrollably.
  2. Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'hemorrhage'
  3. To lose something valuable rapidly or in large amounts.
  4. Usage: Figurative use

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