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leak vs escape

escape vs leak

leak and escape both are nouns.

leak and escape both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
leak Yes No Yes No
escape Yes No Yes No
As nouns, leak and escape are synonyms defined as:
  • leak and escape: the discharge of a fluid from some container
Other synonyms of leak include leakage, outflow.
leak (noun) escape (noun)
unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information the act of escaping physically
the discharge of a fluid from some container nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
a euphemism for urination an avoidance of danger or difficulty
soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi a means or way of escaping
a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level
the discharge of a fluid from some container
a plant originally cultivated but now growing wild
leak (verb) escape (verb)
have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out issue or leak, as from a small opening
enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure fail to experience
tell anonymously escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action
be leaked run away from confinement
flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion
be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by
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