seep

• Verbo que describe el movimiento lento y gradual de un líquido o gas a través de pequeños agujeros o material poroso, o, en sentido figurado, la propagación gradual de una idea, sentimiento o influencia.

A verb used to describe the slow, gradual movement of a liquid or gas through small openings or porous material, or metaphorically, the gradual spread of an idea, feeling, or influence.

1. Leak or pass through slowlyB2formal

   To flow or pass gradually through small openings or pores.

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   • Water began to seep through the cracks in the basement wall.
   • Oil seeped from the damaged pipeline into the soil.
   • The cold air seeped in through the gaps around the window.

   Sinónimosbleeddraindripexudefilterleakoozepercolatesoaktrickle

2. Spread graduallyB2informal

   To become known or felt gradually over time.

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   • A feeling of unease seeped into the crowd.
   • Details of the scandal began to seep out to the press.
   • The truth slowly seeped through the layers of denial.

   Sinónimoscreepdiffusefilterleakpercolatespread

   Antónimosbursteruptexplode