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haemorrhaging

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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.”

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The act of bleeding heavily, or figuratively, losing something at an alarming rate.
"The government was haemorrhaging support in the polls."

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In plain EnglishBleeding heavily, or losing something (money, support) very quickly.

UK vs US

British spelling; American English writes "hemorrhaging."

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haemorrhagings
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Frequently asked questions

What does “haemorrhaging” mean?
The word “haemorrhaging” means the act of bleeding heavily, or figuratively, losing something at an alarming rate. In plain terms, bleeding heavily, or losing something (money, support) very quickly.
How do you use “haemorrhaging” in a sentence?
Here is “haemorrhaging” used in a sentence: “The government was haemorrhaging support in the polls.”
What part of speech is “haemorrhaging”?
“Haemorrhaging” is a noun.
What is the meaning of haemorrhaging?
"haemorrhaging" (noun) means the act of bleeding heavily, or figuratively, losing something at an alarming rate.