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reek vs olfactory sensation

olfactory sensation vs reek

reek and olfactory sensation both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reek Yes No Yes No
olfactory sensation Yes No No No
As nouns, olfactory sensation is a hypernym of reek; that is, olfactory sensation is a word with a broader meaning than reek:
  • reek: a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
  • olfactory sensation: 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 perception, smell.
reek (noun) olfactory sensation (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 sensation (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 sensation

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