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perfume

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of perfume

  1. a sweet or pleasant smell the perfume of fresh flowers filled the room Synonyms aroma, attar (also otto), balm, bouquet, fragrancy, incense, fragrance, redolence, scent, spiceRelated Words essence, odorAntonyms fetor, malodor, reek, stench, stink

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perfume

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of perfume

  1. to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance roses perfumed the wedding chapel Synonyms incense, odorize, scentNear Antonyms deodorizeAntonyms stink up

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  1. See words that rhyme with perfume Dictionary: Definition of perfume Spanish Central: Translation of perfume Nglish: Translation of perfume for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of perfume for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about perfume

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