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whiff

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of whiff

an almost imperceptible sign of something even a whiff of appreciation for everything I've done for her would have been nice Synonyms of whiff breath, flicker, glimmer, suggestion, tang, touch, trace, hintWords Related to whiff inkling, intimation, scent, wind; evidence, indication, mark, signNear Antonyms of whiff permeation, pervasion, saturation

whiff

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of whiff

to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose whiffed the pot of chili on the stove and announced that he was staying for dinner Synonyms of whiff nose, scent, sniff, snuff, smellWords Related to whiff breathe, drink (in), inhale, respire; snort, snuffle; savor (also savour)

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