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SCENTING Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word scenting. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word scenting. (close relations)
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aroma
nounn
noun

• any property detected by the olfactory system

• a distinctive odor that is pleasant

perfume
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is pleasant

• a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor

verb

• fill or impregnate with an odor

• apply perfume to

fragrance
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is pleasant

• a pleasingly sweet olfactory property

nose
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

• a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)

• the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon

• a small distance

• a symbol of inquisitiveness

• the sense of smell (especially in animals)

• a natural skill

• a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged

verb

• search or inquire in a meddlesome way

• advance the forward part of with caution

• catch the scent of; get wind of

• push or move with the nose

• rub noses

• defeat by a narrow margin

odor
nounn
noun

• any property detected by the olfactory system

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

odorize
verbv
verb

• cause to smell or be smelly

odour
nounn
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

odourise
verbv
verb

• cause to smell or be smelly

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

wind
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of winding or twisting

• air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

• a tendency or force that influences events

• breath

• empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk

• an indication of potential opportunity

• a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by bellows or the human breath

• a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus

verb

• to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

• catch the scent of; get wind of

• extend in curves and turns

• arrange or coil around

• coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem

• form into a wreath

• raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

olfactory property
nounn
noun

• any property detected by the olfactory system

Best Hypernyms For SCENTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scenting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
smell odor odour groom neaten property
Phrases (3)
olfactory perceptionolfactory sensationcause to be perceived

Alternatives for AROMA

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