Synonyms of excrescence

excrescence

noun

1

as in tumor

an abnormal mass of tissue

concerned about the weird excrescence that seemed to be developing on his hand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tumor
• lump
• neoplasm
• growth
• cyst
• carcinoma
• excrescency
• outgrowth
• malignancy
• polyp
• lymphoma
• tubercle
• melanoma
• cancer
• wart

2

as in defect

something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing

local residents regard the hulking apartment building as a hideous excrescence on their once-lovely street

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defect
• blotch
• scar
• deformity
• mark
• distortion
• blight
• disfigurement
• blemish
• irregularity
• stain
• imperfection
• fault
• flaw
• mar
• excrescency
• pockmark
• abnormality
• spot
• injury
• malformation
• bug
• weakness
• taint
• impairment
• damage
• misshape
• blot
• blur
• kink
• glitch
• defacement
• failing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enhancement
• decoration
• ornament
• adornment
• embellishment