bloodletting
3 synonyms for bloodletting, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The old medical practice of draining blood from a patient believed to cure illness.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use bloodletting
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a round of bloodletting
corporate bloodletting
Etymology
From "blood" plus "letting" (from the verb "let," meaning to release) — literally, releasing blood.
Full origin of bloodletting →Frequently asked questions
What does “bloodletting” mean?
The word “bloodletting” means the old medical practice of draining blood from a patient believed to cure illness. In plain terms, historically, draining blood as a treatment; today often used figuratively for painful cutbacks.
How do you use “bloodletting” in a sentence?
Here is “bloodletting” used in a sentence: “Bloodletting was a common medical treatment until the 19th century.”
What part of speech is “bloodletting”?
“Bloodletting” is a noun.
How many meanings does “bloodletting” have?
“Bloodletting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the old medical practice of draining blood from a patient believed to cure illness.
