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secretion Synonyms

Another word for secretion

Choosing another word for secretion depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion.

Usage Example

"The consumption of food immediately stimulates the discharge of digestive enzymes in the stomach."

Strong
discharge
emission
exudation
release

• noun (Context 2)

A specific fluid or substance produced and discharged by a cell, gland, or organ.

Usage Example

"The frog's skin is coated in a slippery discharge that protects it from predators and infection."

Strong
discharge
exudate
Weak
humor

• noun (Context 3)

The action or practice of concealing or hiding something from view.

Usage Example

"The deliberate concealment of assets during bankruptcy proceedings is a serious legal offense."

Strongest
concealment
hiding
Strong
suppression

Opposites of secretion

The opposite of secretion shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

disclosure
exposure
absorption
revelation
retention
See all opposites of secretion

• Nearby Words

secretariat
secretary
secrete
secretion
secretive
secretively
secretiveness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Secretion. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/secretion
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