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Causing physical or mental fatigue
“The energy-sapping ride came before a draining swim across a choppy Mersey river.”
Causing mental or emotional stress
“Did we really want to again endure the agony of such a draining project?”
(of a liquid) Streaming or flowing
The squandering of money, energy or resources
The act or state of exhaustion or consumption
The action of forcing something out of the body
An act of straining substances through an opening
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance
To be inspiring boredom
Expending or consuming by employing
“It was a political decision that would drain every last cent, and then some, from the public purse.”
Present participle for to leak, seep or discharge liquid or gas
“The landscaping is expected to include drainage panels in it such that surface water will drain away into the river.”
Present participle for to extract or draw off by degrees
“A quick fry in a non-stick pan works well, as the skin crisps and you can drain off the excess oils.”
Present participle for to be emptied of the contents of
“Water continued to drain out of the gravel bed which was cut through.”
Present participle for to fatigue or use up all the physical energy of
“The undertaking would completely drain us emotionally, spiritually, mentally, and physically.”
Present participle for to decrease in amount, quantity or value
“However, at least living with a friend or family member would not drain their finances too much in the short run.”
Present participle for to drink the entire contents of (a glass or other container)
“Out of the corner of my eye, I saw him drain his glass of champagne before reaching for a refill.”
Present participle for to make excessive demands on
Present participle for to use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose
Present participle for to cause to become dry or devoid of moisture
Present participle for to emit or discharge from a container, space, or one's body
Present participle for to make emotionally sad or depressed
Present participle for to unlawfully take possession of something
Present participle for to make or become pale in complexion
Present participle for to expel or discharge, typically gas or light
Present participle for to dig or excavate a ditch or channel
Present participle for to deflate, such as by removing air from
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