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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Delicious food — Jamaican patties, raspberry tarts, Nigerian-style goat, salmon tamales — scented the streets.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Our essential oil diffuser, nebulizer, and basket full of oils have been happily taken in by my mother-in-law, and are now scenting her living and guest room.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 14 Sep. 2026

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The air is perfumed with Namibian myrrh, and massages use local ingredients like Marula oil.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Each red tin is packed with layers of white and dark chocolate perfumed with peppermint oil and topped with crushed peppermint candies.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

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