leaking

Definitions

The act of a substance, such as a liquid or gas, escaping from a container or pipe through a hole or crack.

The unauthorized disclosure of confidential or secret information to the public or media.

The process of losing or letting out contents, energy, or data unintentionally.

Examples

The old roof has been leaking ever since the heavy storm started.

Sensitive information was leaking from the company's internal database.

Synonyms

dripping seeping oozing discharging draining leaking out weeping

Antonyms

sealing plugging stopping containing blocking tightening securing