Bloodletting

Synonyms of bloodletting

• bleeding
• phlebotomy
• venesection

Antonyms of bloodletting

• recovery
• restoration
• healing

Collocations of bloodletting

medical procedure

Frequency: 70 %

Bloodletting was a common medical procedure in the 18th century.

historical practice

Frequency: 60 %

Bloodletting was a historical practice believed to balance the body's humors.

traditional remedy

Frequency: 50 %

Bloodletting was once a traditional remedy for various ailments.

outdated therapy

Frequency: 45 %

Bloodletting is considered an outdated therapy in modern medicine.

barbaric treatment

Frequency: 40 %

Many now view bloodletting as a barbaric treatment from the past.

Idiomatic Expressions for bloodletting

• Phrase: Engage in political bloodletting
  Meaning: To engage in ruthless or aggressive political tactics
  Usage: The two rival parties were engaged in political bloodletting during the election campaign.