"Excrete" is a verb that refers to the process of eliminating waste matter from the body. Synonyms for this word include "defecate", "void", "evacuate", "eliminate", "secrete", and "discharge". Each of these words describes the same basic function of removing unwanted substances from the body, but some may be more appropriate depending on the context. For example, "discharge" could be used to describe the expulsion of pus from an infected wound, while "evacuate" might be used to describe the removal of fecal matter from the bowels. Other synonymous phrases might include "get rid of", "eliminate waste", or "dispose of bodily fluids".