FUMES Synonyms
There are 19 hypernyms of the word fumes. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for FUMES
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| smoke | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas • a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion • an indication of some hidden activity • something with no concrete substance • tobacco leaves that have been made into a cylinder • street names for marijuana • the act of smoking tobacco or other substances • (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity verb • inhale and exhale smoke from cigarettes, cigars, pipes • emit a cloud of fine particles | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| exhaust | verbv | |||||||
noun • gases ejected from an engine as waste products • system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged verb • wear out completely • use up (resources or materials) • deplete • use up the whole supply of • eliminate (a substance) | ||||||||
| gas | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container • a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely • a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines • a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal • a pedal that controls the throttle valve • a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes verb • attack with gas; subject to gas fumes • show off | ||||||||
| haze | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility • confusion characterized by lack of clarity verb • become hazy, dull, or cloudy • harass by imposing humiliating or painful tasks, as in military institutions | ||||||||
| miasma | nounn | |||||||
noun • an unwholesome atmosphere • unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources | ||||||||
| mist | nounn | |||||||
noun • a thin fog with condensation near the ground verb • become covered with mist • make less visible or unclear • spray finely or cover with mist | ||||||||
| pollution | nounn | |||||||
noun • undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities • the state of being polluted • the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors | ||||||||
| smog | nounn | |||||||
noun • air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog | ||||||||
| steam | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere verb • travel by means of steam power • emit steam • rise as vapor • get very agitated or angry • clean by means of steaming • cook something by letting steam pass over it | ||||||||
| vapor | nounn | |||||||
noun • a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance • the process of becoming a vapor | ||||||||
| fumigate | verbv | |||||||
verb • treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests | ||||||||
