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OUTFLOW Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word outflow. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word outflow. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for OUTFLOW

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efflux
nounn
noun

• the process of flowing out

leakage
nounn
noun

• the discharge of a fluid from some container

outpouring
nounn
noun

• a natural flow of ground water

• a sudden rapid flow (as of water)

• the pouring forth of a fluid

• the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)

• a large flow

discharge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sudden giving off of energy

• the act of venting

• a substance that is emitted or released

• any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body

• electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

• the pouring forth of a fluid

• the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

• a formal written statement of relinquishment

• the act of discharging a gun

verb

• complete or carry out

• pour forth or release

• free from obligations or duties

• remove the charge from

• go off or discharge

• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

• eliminate (a substance)

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

• cause to go off

• release from military service

• become empty or void of its content

egress
nounn
noun

• (astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse

• the becoming visible

• the act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent

verb

• come out of

emission
nounn
noun

• the act of emitting; causing to flow forth

• a substance that is emitted or released

• the release of electrons from parent atoms

• any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body

• the occurrence of a flow of water (as from a pipe)

flow
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

• the amount of fluid that flows in a given time

• the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression

• any uninterrupted stream or discharge

• something that resembles a flowing stream in moving continuously

• dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas

• the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause

verb

• move or progress freely as if in a stream

• move along, of liquids

• cause to flow

• be abundantly present

• fall or flow in a certain way

• cover or swamp with water

• undergo menstruation

stream
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

• dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas

• the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression

• something that resembles a flowing stream in moving continuously

• a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes)

verb

• to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

• exude profusely

• move in large numbers

• rain heavily

• flow freely and abundantly

effluence
nounn
noun

• the process of flowing out

escape
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of escaping physically

• an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy

• nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do

• an avoidance of danger or difficulty

• a means or way of escaping

• a plant originally cultivated but now growing wild

• the discharge of a fluid from some container

• a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level

verb

• run away from confinement

• fail to experience

• escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action

• be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by

• remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion

• flee; take to one's heels; cut and run

• issue or leak, as from a small opening

fountain
nounn
noun

• a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

• a natural flow of ground water

• an artificially produced flow of water

• a plumbing fixture that provides a flow of water

leak
verb, nounv, n
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

spring
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring

• a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed

• a natural flow of ground water

• a point at which water issues forth

• the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• develop into a distinctive entity

• spring back; spring away from an impact

• develop suddenly

• produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly

effluxion
nounn
noun

• The process of flowing out.

• That which has flowed out.

natural spring
nounn
noun

• a natural flow of ground water

Best Hypernyms For OUTFLOW

Here is a list of related hypernyms for outflow, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
discharge flow formation outpouring run
Phrases (1)
geological formation

Alternatives for EFFLUX

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