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reek vs olfactory perception

olfactory perception vs reek

reek and olfactory perception both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reek Yes No Yes No
olfactory perception Yes No No No
As nouns, olfactory perception is a hypernym of reek; that is, olfactory perception is a word with a broader meaning than reek:
  • reek: a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
  • olfactory perception: the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
Other hypernyms of reek include odor, odour, olfactory sensation, smell.
reek (noun) olfactory perception (noun)
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
reek (verb) olfactory perception (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 reek and olfactory perception

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