scent

The word “scent” has 1 syllable: scent

It's pronounced as /sɛnt/


What is synonym and antonym for scent?

In the thesaurus, “scent” has 86 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for scent along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for scent

Antonyms for scent

  • deodorize
  • fetor
  • malodor
  • reek
  • stench
  • stink
  • stink up

Meanings of scent

  • noun
    1. A distinctive odour or smell.
    2. An odour left by an animal that may be used for tracing.
    3. The sense of smell.
    4. A perfume.
    5. Any trail or trace that can be followed to find something or someone, such as the paper left behind in a paperchase.
    6. Sense, perception.
  • verb
    1. To detect the scent of; to discern by the sense of smell.
    2. To have a suspicion of.
    3. To impart an odour to.
    4. To have a smell.
    5. To hunt animals by means of the sense of smell.

Example Sentences

  • The scent of fresh flowers filled the entire room.
  • He followed the scent of the perfume down the hallway.
  • The dog picked up the scent and began tracking through the woods.
  • A familiar scent brought back childhood memories.
  • She chose a candle with a calming lavender scent.

On this page you'll find 93 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scent, such as: acridness, ambrosia, anticipate, aroma, aromaticity, ascertain, assume.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

bait

  • aggravate
  • aggrieve
  • agitate
  • allure
  • allurement
  • ambush
  • anger
  • annoy
  • appeal
  • attract
  • attraction
  • badger
  • bedevil
  • beguile
  • beleaguer
  • betray
  • bewitch
  • boost
  • bother
  • bribe
  • browbeat
  • bug
  • bully
  • call
  • captivate
  • catch
  • chafe
  • charm
  • come-on
  • decoy
  • deride
  • discomfort
  • disturb
  • dog
  • draw
  • draw in
  • enchant
  • encouragement
  • enmesh
  • ensnare
  • entanglement
  • entice
  • enticement
  • entrap
  • entrapment
  • exasperate
  • fascinate
  • fret
  • frost
  • gall
  • get
  • gibe
  • goad
  • grate
  • gripe
  • hagride
  • harass
  • harry
  • hassle
  • haze
  • heckle
  • hector
  • hook
  • hound
  • immesh
  • impetus
  • impulse
  • incentive
  • inducement
  • inveigle
  • irk
  • irritate
  • itch
  • jeer
  • jibe
  • lead on
  • lure
  • magnetize
  • make game of
  • mesh
  • mock
  • motivation
  • mousetrap
  • nag
  • nark
  • needle
  • net
  • nettle
  • peeve
  • persecute
  • persuade
  • persuasion
  • perturb
  • pester
  • pick on
  • pique
  • plague
  • plug
  • provoke
  • pull
  • put out
  • rasp
  • ride
  • ridicule
  • rile
  • ruffle
  • scent
  • seduce
  • seducement
  • seduction
  • shill
  • siren song
  • snare
  • snow
  • solicit
  • spinner
  • spite
  • spur
  • stimulus
  • stool pigeon
  • tangle
  • taunt
  • tease
  • tempt
  • temptation
  • terrorize
  • test
  • torment
  • torture
  • trap
  • troll
  • trouble
  • try
  • turn-on
  • vex
  • wile

balm

  • alleviation
  • analgesic
  • anodyne
  • application
  • aroma
  • assuagement
  • attar
  • balsam
  • bouquet
  • cerate
  • comfort
  • compound
  • consolation
  • cream
  • curative
  • cure
  • demulcent
  • dressing
  • easement
  • embrocation
  • emollient
  • essence
  • formula
  • fragrance
  • fragrancy
  • incense
  • lotion
  • medicine
  • mitigation
  • odor
  • ointment
  • otto
  • palliative
  • perfume
  • potion
  • poultice
  • preparation
  • prescription
  • redolence
  • refreshment
  • relief
  • remedy
  • restorative
  • salve
  • scent
  • solace
  • soother
  • soothing agent
  • spice
  • unction
  • unguent

rancidity

odor

odoriferousness


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