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secretion

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of secretion

the placing of something out of sight

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

caching, concealment, hiding, stashing
Words Related to secretion

burial, burying, entombment, interment, interring
Near Antonyms of secretion

disinterment, unearthing
Antonyms of secretion

display, exhibition, exposure, parading, showing

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