2scent verb
scents; scent·ed; scent·ing [+ obj] 1 : to become aware of (something) by smell
▪ The dog scented a rabbit. — often used figuratively ▪ We scented [=sensed, detected] trouble and left. ▪ The reporter scented a big story. 2 : to give (something) a pleasing smell
▪ Roses scented [=perfumed] the air. ▪ She scented her handkerchief. ▪ She scented the air with perfume. — often used as (be) scented ▪ The room was scented by the flowers. ▪ The air was scented with/by her perfume.
▪ The dog scented a rabbit. — often used figuratively ▪ We scented [=sensed, detected] trouble and left. ▪ The reporter scented a big story.
▪ Roses scented [=perfumed] the air. ▪ She scented her handkerchief. ▪ She scented the air with perfume. — often used as (be) scented ▪ The room was scented by the flowers. ▪ The air was scented with/by her perfume.
