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SMELL Synonyms

There are 30 synonyms of the word smell. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word smell. (close relations)

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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.

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

pong
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unpleasant smell

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

aroma
nounn
noun

• any property detected by the olfactory system

• a distinctive odor that is pleasant

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

emanation
nounn
noun

• something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.)

• the act of emitting; causing to flow forth

• (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

fragrance
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is pleasant

• a pleasingly sweet olfactory property

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

stench
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

sense
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a general conscious awareness

• the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted

• the faculty through which the external world is apprehended

• sound practical judgment

• a natural appreciation or ability

verb

• perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles

• detect some circumstance or entity automatically

• become aware of not through the senses but instinctively

• discern

detect
verbv
verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

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

olfaction
nounn
noun

• the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents

stink
verbv
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

verb

• be extremely bad in quality or in one's performance

• smell badly and offensively

sense of smell
nounn
noun

• the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents

feel
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an intuitive awareness

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

• a property perceived by touch

• manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure

verb

• undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

• come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds

• perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles

• be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state

• have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude

• undergo passive experience of

• be felt or perceived in a certain way

• grope or feel in search of something

• examine by touch

• examine (a body part) by palpation

• find by testing or cautious exploration

• produce a certain impression

• pass one's hands over the sexual organs of

feeling
nounn
noun

• the experiencing of affective and emotional states

• a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

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

• a physical sensation that you experience

• the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin

• an intuitive understanding of something

flavor
nounn
noun

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

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

• (physics) the six kinds of quarks

verb

• lend flavor to

flavour
nounn
noun

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

• (physics) the six kinds of quarks

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

verb

• lend flavor to

Best Hypernyms For SMELL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for smell, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
perceive aesthesis ambiance ambience atmosphere comprehend esthesis evoke exteroception modality perception property sensation sensing suggest
Phrases (7)
cause to be perceivedpaint a picturesense datumsense experiencesense impressionsense modalitysensory system

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