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sniff

Sniff vs Cry - What's the difference?

sniff | cry |


In ambitransitive terms the difference between sniff and cry

is that sniff is to make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as if to smell something while cry is to shout, scream, yell.

In transitive terms the difference between sniff and cry

is that sniff is to perceive vaguely while cry is to cause to do something, or bring to some state, by crying or weeping.

Snip vs Sniff - What's the difference?

snip | sniff |


As verbs the difference between snip and sniff

is that snip is to cut with short sharp actions, as with scissors while sniff is to make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as if to smell something.

As nouns the difference between snip and sniff

is that snip is the act of snipping; cutting a small amount off of something while sniff is an instance of sniffing.

Sniff vs Insufflated - What's the difference?

sniff | insufflated |


As verbs the difference between sniff and insufflated

is that sniff is (ambitransitive) to make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as if to smell something while insufflated is (insufflate).

As a noun sniff

is an instance of sniffing.

As an adjective insufflated is

disseminated by blowing.

Jeer vs Sniff - What's the difference?

jeer | sniff |


As nouns the difference between jeer and sniff

is that jeer is a railing remark or reflection; a scoff; a taunt; a biting jest; a flout; a jibe; mockery or jeer can be (nautical) a gear; a tackle while sniff is an instance of sniffing.

As verbs the difference between jeer and sniff

is that jeer is to utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language while sniff is (ambitransitive) to make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as if to smell something.

Grumble vs Sniff - What's the difference?

grumble | sniff |


In transitive terms the difference between grumble and sniff

is that grumble is to utter in a grumbling fashion while sniff is to perceive vaguely.

As nouns the difference between grumble and sniff

is that grumble is a low thundering, rumbling or growling sound while sniff is an instance of sniffing.

As verbs the difference between grumble and sniff

is that grumble is to make a low, growling or rumbling noise, like a hungry stomach or certain animals while sniff is to make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as if to smell something.

Sniff vs Sob - What's the difference?

sniff | sob |


In lang=en terms the difference between sniff and sob

is that sniff is to perceive vaguely while sob is to say (something) while sobbing.

As nouns the difference between sniff and sob

is that sniff is an instance of sniffing while sob is a cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath.

As verbs the difference between sniff and sob

is that sniff is (ambitransitive) to make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as if to smell something while sob is to weep with convulsive gasps or sob can be to soak.

Sniff vs Grab - What's the difference?

sniff | grab |


As nouns the difference between sniff and grab

is that sniff is an instance of sniffing while grab is grave.

As a verb sniff

is (ambitransitive) to make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as if to smell something.

Sniff vs Detect - What's the difference?

sniff | detect |


As verbs the difference between sniff and detect

is that sniff is (ambitransitive) to make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as if to smell something while detect is to discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing.

As a noun sniff

is an instance of sniffing.

As an adjective detect is

(obsolete) detected.

Sniff vs Snivel - What's the difference?

sniff | snivel |


As nouns the difference between sniff and snivel

is that sniff is an instance of sniffing while snivel is the act of snivelling.

As verbs the difference between sniff and snivel

is that sniff is (ambitransitive) to make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as if to smell something while snivel is to breathe heavily through the nose; to sniffle.

Sniff vs Spot - What's the difference?

sniff | spot |


As nouns the difference between sniff and spot

is that sniff is an instance of sniffing while spot is .

As a verb sniff

is (ambitransitive) to make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as if to smell something.

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