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olfactory sensation vs reek

reek vs olfactory sensation

olfactory sensation and reek both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
olfactory sensation Yes No No No
reek Yes No Yes No
As nouns, reek is a hyponym of olfactory sensation; that is, reek is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than olfactory sensation:
  • olfactory sensation: 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 sensation include scent, aroma, fragrance, perfume, scent, fetor, foetor, malodor, malodour, mephitis, stench, stink, acridity, stank.
olfactory sensation (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 sensation (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 sensation and reek

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