Word: seeped
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.
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