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exfiltrate Synonyms
Another word for exfiltrate
Choosing another word for exfiltrate depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To transfer or copy data from a computer or network without authorization (in cybersecurity).
Usage Example
"The security audit revealed that the malware was designed to siphon sensitive customer records to an external server."
Strong
siphon
extract
pilfer
purloin
steal
• verb (Context 2)
To withdraw or extract stealthily or surreptitiously from a hostile or dangerous area.
Usage Example
"The rescue team managed to extract the stranded researchers before the storm cut off the mountain pass."
Strongest
extract
Strong
evacuate
extricate
withdraw
pull out
• verb (Context 3)
To pass, seep, or filter out of a structure, system, or porous medium (of air or liquid).
Usage Example
"Poorly sealed window frames allow warm indoor air to seep during the winter months."
Strong
seep
leak
escape
percolate
Opposites of exfiltrate
The opposite of exfiltrate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
infiltrate
insert
penetrate
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Exfiltrate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/exfiltrate