Smell Out (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Recognize or detect by or as if by smelling; "He can smell out trouble".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Synonyms

• Scent Out
• Nose Out
• Sniff Out

Meaning ²

Become aware of not through the senses but instinctively; "I sense his hostility"; "I smell trouble"; "smell out corruption".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

• Sense
• Smell

Hypernyms

• Perceive