Synonyms of scent

Noun


1. aroma, fragrance, perfume, scent, smell, odor, odour, olfactory sensation, olfactory perception

usage: a distinctive odor that is pleasant

2. scent, smell, odor, odour, olfactory sensation, olfactory perception

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

3. olfactory property, smell, aroma, odor, odour, scent, property

usage: any property detected by the olfactory system

Verb


1. odorize, odourise, scent, cause to be perceived

usage: cause to smell or be smelly

2. scent, nose, wind, smell

usage: catch the scent of; get wind of; "The dog nosed out the drugs"

3. perfume, scent, groom, neaten

usage: apply perfume to; "She perfumes herself every day"

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Definition and meaning of scent (Dictionary)