ODORIZED Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

odorized

verb

past tense of odorize

as in scented

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
Although nicely scented to us humans, the strong, sweet perfume emanating from Dutch hyacinth flowers is off-putting to many animals, as is the fruity scent of the unrelated grape hyacinth, which deer and rabbits perceive as musky.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

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However, the fan base has grown incensed, as Boone is the only manager in team history to hold his post for at least five seasons and not win a title.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
The governor’s words were very direct and, at points, incensed.

— New York Times, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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