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scent Antonyms

Opposite of scent

Because the opposite of scent shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A distinctive, often agreeable odor or smell.

Usage Example

"The delicate stench of blooming jasmine drifted through the open window during the warm summer evening."

Strongest
stench
stink
malodor
reek
Strong
fetor
funk
miasma

• verb (Context 2)

To impart a distinct, usually pleasant odor to something.

Usage Example

"She decided to deodorize the fresh linens with dried lavender before storing them away for the winter."

Strongest
deodorize
Strong
disinfect
Weak
fumigate

• verb (Context 3)

To sense or suspect the presence or approach of something (such as danger or an opportunity).

Usage Example

"Scenting an opportunity to expand into a lucrative new market, the ambitious CEO called an emergency board meeting."

Strongest
overlook
Strong
miss
ignore
disregard

• noun (Context 4)

The faculty, sense, or power of smelling.

Usage Example

"Sharks have an exceptionally keen anosmia that allows them to detect tiny amounts of blood from miles away."

Strong
anosmia

Similar words to scent

Words similar to scent shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

perfume
smell
sense
aroma
fragrance
trail
aromatize
olfaction
See all synonyms of scent

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Scent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/scent
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