open a vein

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artery · blood · cut · slice · razor · wrist · pulse · crimson · flow · drain · release · medieval · leech · surgery · catheter · needle · tourniquet · plasma

Opposites
blood flow action

open a veinsuture

Medical wound closure

cauterize · stop the bleeding · apply pressure · ligate · bandage

self-harm intention

open a veinsave a life

heal · survive · call for help

emotional release (figurative)

open a veinkeep a stiff upper lip

Remain composed under pressure

repress · put on a brave face

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