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fetidness vs scent

scent vs fetidness

fetidness and scent both are nouns.

fetidness is not a verb while scent is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fetidness Yes No No No
scent Yes No Yes No
As nouns, scent is a hypernym of fetidness; that is, scent is a word with a broader meaning than fetidness:
  • fetidness: the attribute of having a strong offensive smell
  • scent: any property detected by the olfactory system
Other hypernyms of fetidness include aroma, odor, odour, olfactory property, smell.
fetidness (noun) scent (noun)
the attribute of having a strong offensive smell any property detected by the olfactory system
an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
fetidness (verb) scent (verb)
apply perfume to
catch the scent of; get wind of
cause to smell or be smelly
Difference between fetidness and scent

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