Definition

To lose a large amount of blood quickly or to experience a sudden and significant loss of something.

Example

The patient began to hemorrhage after the surgery, requiring immediate medical attention.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the candidate's popularity?

Yeah, it really seemed to hemorrhage after that last debate.

I know! It was almost painful to watch.

Totally, they really need to rethink their strategy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A large and often uncontrolled loss of blood from the body, or a significant loss of something valuable.

Example

The patient suffered a hemorrhage after the surgery and needed immediate medical attention.

Conversation

Did you hear about the accident on the highway?

Yeah, I heard it was pretty serious with a lot of injuries.

I read that one person suffered a hemorrhage and they had to rush them to the hospital.

Definition

To lose a large amount of something valuable quickly, often referring to money or resources.

Example

The organization began to hemorrhage funds after the project failed.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the company that is hemorrhaging money right now?

Yeah, I read something about that; it's really concerning.

I wonder how they're going to recover from such a big loss.

Root Explanation

Hemorrhage is formed from "haima" (meaning blood) and "rhegnynai" (meaning to flow). The word describes the flowing or loss of blood, particularly in a medical context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'blood' ('haima') flowing out ('rhegnynai') when you hear the word hemorrhage, which helps you remember that it refers to a loss of blood.

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