Synonyms for

Od

Verb Another word for od — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a strong, unpleasant smell

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

end conclusion termination cessation

Informal

finish stop close wrap-up

Literary

demise expiration expiration

Antonyms

beginning start origin source birth creation

Common collocations

  • the od of
  • at the od
  • its od
  • an od
  • the od of the
  • the od of life
  • the od of a

Word family

noun oddity
adjective odd

Usage note

The word 'od' is an archaic term for 'end' or 'death'. It is rarely used in modern English and may sound overly dramatic or obscure.

Example sentences

  1. The fish left a bad od in the kitchen.
  2. The garbage truck had a terrible od.
  3. I can smell the od of fresh flowers.
  4. The skunk sprayed an awful od.
  5. The sewer had a strong od.

Quotes

  • The sweetest od is bread; the greatest love is forgiveness; the mightiest prayer is patience, and the noblest wine is the wine of happiness. - Sri Chinmoy
  • I love the smell of napalm in the morning. - Apocalypse Now
  • My odor attracts the opposite sex. - Wesley Willis

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