Synonyms for

Oozes

Verb / ˈu:zɪz / Another word for oozes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To flow or leak out slowly.

Synonyms & similar words

oozeout goo exudate sludge ooze muck gook slime oozing seep seepage transude exude goop gunk guck seep trickle flow drip leak drain spill escape emerge issue percolate exude stream pour run bleed discharge gush surge overflow

Example sentences

  1. The sauce oozes out of the pizza when it's too hot.
  2. The mud oozes from the ground after it rains.
  3. The wound oozes blood and needs to be cleaned.
  4. The toothpaste oozes out of the tube when you press it.
  5. The honey oozes from the comb and is delicious.

Quotes

  • The truth oozed out of him, sour and dark, like blood from a wound.
  • The confidence he had oozed away like water down a drain.
  • The love oozed from her heart and filled the room with warmth.

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