seep
Pronunciation:
/siːp/noun
Definitions
A small spring, pool, or other spot where liquid from the ground (e.g. water, petroleum or tar) has oozed to the surface; a place of seeping.
Moisture, liquid, gas, etc. that seeps out; a seepage.
The seeping away of a liquid, etc.
A seafloor vent.
verb
Definitions
To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.
Example: The water steadily seeped in through the thirl.
To enter or penetrate slowly; to spread or diffuse.
Example: Fear began to seep into the local community over the contamination of their fishpond.
To diminish or wane away slowly.
Example: The resistance movement against the invaders had slowly seeped away.