Synonyms of outflow

outflow

noun

ˈau̇t-ˌflō 

as in flow

a flowing or going out

over the last year the state experienced an unprecedented brain drain as the outflow of highly educated professionals exceeded the inflow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flow
• exodus
• outpouring
• flight
• gush
• emigration
• outpour
• rush
• drain
• ebb
• emission
• reflux
• emanation
• diaspora
• discharge
• stampede
• effluence
• reflow

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inflow
• influx
• flux
• flood
• overflow
• river
• torrent
• inundation
• stream
• deluge
• tide
• inrush
• spate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outflow

India’s main stock index last month outperformed other emerging markets by the most since November, and foreign outflows hit a four-month low. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 July 2026

At the very least, portions of the central/northern Plains will be impacted by outflow from earlier convection. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Bitcoin ETFs recently saw their biggest monthly outflows since 2024 , as institutional investors scramble to reduce their risk exposure amid broader market uncertainty and concerns over higher rates. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 29 June 2026

The net effect on the won has been downward, because the outflows have been the larger force. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026