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BODY ODOR Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the phrase body odor. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the phrase body odor. (close relations)

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acridity
nounn
noun

• having an acrid smell

• extreme bitterness

• the quality of being sharply disagreeable in language or tone

aroma
nounn
noun

• any property detected by the olfactory system

• a distinctive odor that is pleasant

essence
nounn
noun

• the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

• any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted

• the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

• a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor

fetor
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

foulness
nounn
noun

• disgusting wickedness and immorality

• a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse

• (of weather) the badness of the weather

• the attribute of having a strong offensive smell

fragrance
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is pleasant

• a pleasingly sweet olfactory property

funk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• United States biochemist (born in Poland) who showed that several diseases were caused by dietary deficiencies and who coined the term `vitamin' for the chemicals involved (1884-1967)

• a state of nervous depression

• an earthy type of jazz combining it with blues and soul; has a heavy bass line that accentuates the first beat in the bar

verb

• draw back, as with fear or pain

musk
nounn
noun

• an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative

• the scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer

mustiness
nounn
noun

• the quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy

pong
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unpleasant smell

rankness
nounn
noun

• the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth

• the attribute of having a strong offensive smell

reek
verbv
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

verb

• have an element suggestive (of something)

• smell badly and offensively

• be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face

• give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.

scent
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is pleasant

• an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced

• any property detected by the olfactory system

verb

• cause to smell or be smelly

• catch the scent of; get wind of

• apply perfume to

smell
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

• any property detected by the olfactory system

• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

• the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents

• the act of perceiving the odor of something

verb

• inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense

• emit an odor

• smell bad

• have an element suggestive (of something)

• become aware of not through the senses but instinctively

stench
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

tang
nounn
noun

• a tart spicy quality

• the imperial dynasty of China from 618 to 907

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

• a common rockweed used in preparing kelp and as manure

• brown algae seaweed with serrated edges

• any of various coarse seaweeds

• any of various kelps especially of the genus Laminaria

whiff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a short light gust of air

• a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil

• a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike

verb

• perceive by inhaling through the nose

• drive or carry as if by a puff of air

• strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third

• smoke and exhale strongly

• utter with a puff of air

body odour
nounn
noun

• malodorousness resulting from a failure to bathe

b.o.
verb, nounv, n
noun

• malodorousness resulting from a failure to bathe

Best Hypernyms For BODY ODOR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for body odor, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
aroma fetidness foulness fragrance malodor malodorousness rankness reek scent smell stench stinkiness

Alternatives for ACRIDITY

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