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olfactory perception vs reek

reek vs olfactory perception

olfactory perception and reek both are nouns.

olfactory perception is not a verb while reek is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
olfactory perception Yes No No No
reek Yes No Yes No
As nouns, reek is a hyponym of olfactory perception; that is, reek is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than olfactory perception:
  • olfactory perception: the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
  • reek: a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
Other hyponyms of olfactory perception include scent, aroma, fragrance, perfume, scent, fetor, foetor, malodor, malodour, mephitis, stench, stink, acridity, stank.
olfactory perception (noun) reek (noun)
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
olfactory perception (verb) reek (verb)
be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face
smell badly and offensively
have an element suggestive (of something)
give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.
Difference between olfactory perception and reek

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