Another word for smell
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Verb
To perceive with the olfactory sense
Idioms:See also:To have or give off a foul odor
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Noun
The quality of something that may be perceived by the olfactory sense
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Another word for smell
Noun
A pleasant smell
An unpleasant smell
Verb
Synonym Study
- Aroma suggests a pervasive, pleasant, often sharp odor the aroma of fine tobacco
- Odor suggests a heavier emanation and, therefore, one that is more generally perceptible and more clearly recognizable chemical odors
- Scent refers to the emanation from the thing smelled, often implying that it can be discriminated only by a sensitive sense of smell the scent of a hunted animal
- Smell is the most general word for any quality perceived through the olfactory sense foul and fresh smells
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