The Opposite(Antonym) of “deodorize”
The antonym of deodorize is odorize and stink up. The antonyms odorize and stink up convey a negative or unpleasant smell. It implies the presence of an odor that is not pleasant.
Explore all Antonyms of “deodorize”
- odorize
- stink up
Definitions and Examples of odorize, stink up
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To add a scent or fragrance to something.
Example
She likes to odorize her laundry with lavender oil.
stink up
To cause something to have a strong, unpleasant smell.
Example
The garbage can stinks up the whole kitchen.
Key Differences: odorize vs stink up
- 1Odorize is a term used to describe adding a pleasant scent to something.
- 2Stink up is a term used to describe something that has a strong, unpleasant smell.
Effective Usage of odorize, stink up
- 1Cleaning: Use deodorize to remove unpleasant smells from surfaces, fabrics, or spaces.
- 2Perfumes and Fragrances: Use odorize to add pleasant scents to perfumes, candles, or cleaning products.
- 3Describing Smells: Use stink up to describe unpleasant smells in a humorous or informal way.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Odorize conveys adding a pleasant scent, while stink up refers to something that has a strong, unpleasant smell. Use these words to describe smells, cleaning, and perfumes and fragrances.
