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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, hint, suggestion, tang, touch, trace
Words Related to whiff

inkling, intimation, scent, wind

evidence, indication, mark, sign
Near 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, smell, sniff, snuff
Words Related to whiff

breathe, drink (in), inhale, respire

snort, snuffle

savor (also savour)

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