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smell

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of SMELL

1
to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose <we smelled the aroma of freshly baked cookies as soon as we walked in the house>
Synonyms nose, scent, sniff, snuff, whiff
Related Words breathe, drink (in), inhale, respire; snort, snuffle; savor (also savour)
2
to have a vague awareness of <I smell something fishy about this situation>
3
to be objectionable or unsatisfactory <that movie smells—I wouldn't waste my money on it if I were you>
Synonyms bite [slang], smell, suck [slang]
Antonyms rock [slang], rule [slang]

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