Synonyms of secretion

secretion

noun

si-ˈkrē-shən 

as in stashing

the placing of something out of sight

the secretion of their money in the backyard turned out to be a huge mistake

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stashing
• hiding
• concealment
• caching
• burial
• interment
• burying
• entombment
• interring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exposure
• display
• exhibition
• showing
• parading
• disinterment
• unearthing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of secretion

Women in ancient Rome used toad secretions to murder their husbands; 16th-century Italian chemists laced salts with toad toxins for poisoning the food of enemies. — Kimon De Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026

Several studies have found that snail mucus secretions can kill bacteria and prevent skin infections from worsening, especially when applied to wounds. — Laura Dorwart, Health, 22 July 2026

The hormone stimulates insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon—preventing the hormone from causing the liver to release too much sugar into the bloodstream —and slows gastric emptying. — Liz Seegert, Scientific American, 19 July 2026

Backyard flocks usually contract bird flu through direct contact with infected wild birds, such as migratory ducks and geese, or indirectly through environments contaminated by wild bird saliva, nasal secretions and droppings. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026