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SNIFFS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word sniffs. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word sniffs. (close relations)
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detects
verbv
verb

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

inhales
verbv
verb

• draw deep into the lungs in by breathing

• draw in (air)

scents
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

smells
verbv
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

snuffles
nounn
noun

• the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)

verb

• sniff or smell inquiringly

• snuff up mucus through the nose

• cry or whine with snuffling

sniffle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)

verb

• cry or whine with snuffling

• inhale audibly through the nose

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

Best Hypernyms For SNIFFS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sniffs, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
smell inhale inspire smelling apprehends detects perceives recognizes senses smells
Phrases (1)
breathe in

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