air out
Let it breathe
To air out is to expose something to fresh air, letting stale or unpleasant smells dissipate: Open the windows and air out the house.
Clothes, rooms, and linens get aired out after being closed up.
Figuratively, to air out can mean to discuss openly what's been kept private: We need to air out our differences.
Eliminate offensive smells
- refreshRestore energy or newness
- purifyRemove unwanted substances
- spritzLight liquid burst
- scentAirborne odor detected
fragrance · aroma · neutralize · diffuser · sachet · potpourri · febreze · baking soda
Move in a loop
- fanAdmirer or air mover
- blowerWind-producing device
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
ductwork · exhaust · extractor · intake · flue · convection · filter · dehumidify
Make something visible
- discloseReveal hidden information
- confessAcknowledge wrongdoing openly
- broachIntroduce a subject
- addressSpeak to formally
expose · unveil · talk through · bring up · come clean · confront · voice · grievances
deodorize
Eliminate offensive smells
scent · fragrance · aroma · neutralize · diffuser · sachet · potpourri · febreze · baking soda · sunshine
circulate
Move in a loop
ventilation · ductwork · exhaust · extractor · intake · flue · convection · filter · dehumidify · open window
reveal
Make something visible
address · expose · unveil · talk through · bring up · come clean · confront · voice · grievances · concerns
- cleaningcleaning, clean, housekeeping, clean up, daily cleaning
- cleanlinessclean, cleanliness, clean up, dirty, neatness
- deodorizefreshen, ventilate, purify, neutralize, eliminate
- calmingcalm, calm down, soothe, relax, pacify
- smellsmell, scent, odor, reek, aroma
- groomingbrushing teeth, clean shave, bathe, groomed, haircut