Sniff
Sniff verb - To become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose.
Usage example: a curious cat sniffing the flowers in the garden
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Synonyms for Sniff
Snort and sniff are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Snort" instead the word "Sniff" as a verb or a noun.
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