leak vs soft rot

leak and soft rot both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
leak	Yes	No	Yes	No
soft rot	Yes	No	No	No

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

leak (noun)	soft rot (noun)
unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information	mushy or slimy decay of plants caused by bacteria or fungi
the discharge of a fluid from some container
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
a euphemism for urination
soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi

leak (verb)	soft rot (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