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odor Synonyms

Another word for odor

Choosing another word for odor depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A distinctive smell, especially one that is unpleasant or offensive.

Usage Example

"Opening the refrigerator after the weekend power outage released a pungent smell that quickly filled the kitchen."

Strongest
smell
Strong
scent
stench
stink
reek
malodor
aroma
fetor

• noun (Context 2)

A lingering quality, impression, or reputation attached to a person, action, or situation.

Usage Example

"Following the financial scandal, a persistent aura of corruption surrounded the entire administration."

Strong
aura
air
atmosphere
taint
stigma
reputation

• Nearby Words

odesa
odometer
odontoglossum
odor
odored
odorless
odorous

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Odor. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/odor
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