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DRIPPING Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word dripping. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word dripping. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for DRIPPING

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dribbling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks

drizzling
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• (of rain) falling lightly in very small drops

flowing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

adjective satellite

• designed or arranged to offer the least resistance to fluid flow

oozing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the process of seeping

adjective satellite

• leaking out slowly

pouring
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• flowing profusely

seeping
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• leaking out slowly

leaking
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape

• soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi

• a euphemism for urination

• the discharge of a fluid from some container

• unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information

verb

• tell anonymously

• be leaked

• enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure

• have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out

spilling
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• liquid that is spilled

• a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction

• the act of allowing a fluid to escape

• a sudden drop from an upright position

verb

• cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

• flow, run or fall out and become lost

• cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

• pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities

• reveal information

• reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail)

trickling
verbv
noun

• flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid

verb

• run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

dribble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid

• saliva spilling from the mouth

• the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks

verb

• run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

• let or cause to fall in drops

• propel

• let saliva drivel from the mouth

drop
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a shape that is spherical and small

• a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid)

• a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity

• a steep high face of rock

• a predetermined hiding place for the deposit and distribution of illicit goods (such as drugs or stolen property)

• a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity

• a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery

• a central depository where things can be left or picked up

• the act of dropping something

verb

• let fall to the ground

• to fall vertically

• go down in value

• fall or descend to a lower place or level

• terminate an association with

• utter with seeming casualness

• stop pursuing or acting

• remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave

• cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

• lose (a game)

• pay out

• lower the pitch of (musical notes)

• hang loosely

• stop associating with

• let or cause to fall in drops

• to remove

• take (a drug, especially LSD), by mouth

• omit (a letter or syllable) in speaking or writing

• leave undone or leave out

• change from one level to another

• fall or sink into a state of exhaustion or death

• grow progressively worse

• give birth; used for animals

trickle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid

verb

• run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

drip mold
noun

• (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)

drip mould
nounn
noun

• (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)

Best Hypernyms For DRIPPING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dripping, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
descend fall flow flowing pour projection sound
Phrases (2)
come downgo down

Alternatives for DRIBBLING

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