"Sniffed" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Sniffed" Meaning

To sniffed (verb):

1. To catch the scent of something, often in a sudden or slightly resentful manner. ("She sniffed the air, trying to catch the scent of fresh-cut grass.")
2. To regard someone or something with suspicion or distrust. ("He sniffed at the stranger's explanation, not believing a word.")
3. In computing, to attempt to detect a particular piece of software or a virus signature, often in an automated manner. ("The antivirus software sniffs out malware on the user's computer.")

Synonyms: scent, smell, sniff, snuffle.

Antonyms: liked, approved, accepted.

"Sniffed" Examples

Usage Examples for "sniffed"

Verb

- Detection: The police officer continued to sniffed the area thoroughly to detect any evidence from the crime scene.

- Signs of Emotion: Emma sniffed and started crying at the emotional speech that Father paid at the wake.

- Animal Behavior: The hound dog sniffed along the fence line, searching for any signs of the escaped convict.

- Unpleasant Odors: After walking through the dump, everyone in the group sniffed and complained about the terrible smells.

- Subtle scents: The perfumer expert sniffed the fragrances, trying to mix the right combination for the new fragrance release.