haemorrhaging
Haemorrhaging (noun) means the act of bleeding heavily, or figuratively, losing something at an alarming rate. Example: “The government was haemorrhaging support in the polls.”
How to use haemorrhaging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBleeding heavily, or losing something (money, support) very quickly.
British spelling; American English writes "hemorrhaging."
Word forms
- Plural
- haemorrhagings
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Can you complete this real example?
The government was _____ support in the polls.