ODORIZE Synonyms: 5 Similar and Opposite Words

odorize

verb

ˈō-də-ˌrīz

Definition of odorize

as in to scent

to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance the fans are used to odorize the air outside the confectioner's shop in order to lure more passersby

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Plug-ins tend to create scent shock at entry and inconsistent room transitions, because each device only scents the air around it and competes with any candles or sprays a homeowner has layered on top.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
The air that rushed under the sheets alongside her was as sweet and vegetal as tomato vines, scented with chlorophyll.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026

Definition of scent

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Crinum lilies laugh at drought, don't need fertilizer, and welcome hot, humid summers with lily-like flowers that perfume the air.

— Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
It’s served in a colorful goblet with a stick of fragrant palo santo, which your server will light to perfume the drink before your first sip.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Definition of perfume

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