leak vs outpouring

outpouring vs leak

leak and outpouring both are nouns.

leak is a verb but outpouring is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
leak	Yes	No	Yes	No
outpouring	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, outpouring is a hypernym of leak; that is, outpouring is a word with a broader meaning than leak:

leak: the discharge of a fluid from some container
outpouring: the pouring forth of a fluid

Other hypernyms of leak include discharge, run.

leak (noun)	outpouring (noun)
unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information	a large flow
the discharge of a fluid from some container	the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape	the pouring forth of a fluid
a euphemism for urination	a sudden rapid flow (as of water)
soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi	a natural flow of ground water

leak (verb)	outpouring (verb)
have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out
enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure
tell anonymously
be leaked

Difference between leak and outpouring

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