Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb secrete

2 senses of secrete

Sense 1
secrete, release -- (generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids; "secrete digestive juices"; "release a hormone into the blood stream")
       => exude, exudate, transude, ooze out, ooze -- (release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities; "exude sweat through the pores")

Sense 2
secrete -- (place out of sight; keep secret; "The money was secreted from his children")
       => hide, conceal -- (prevent from being seen or discovered; "Muslim women hide their faces"; "hide the money")

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