Example Sentences:

Ramayana: Rama knew that even a whiff of scandal was enough to undermine the moral authority of a king over his subjects; and the rumors about Sita’s chastity had now become a severe storm.

Mahabharata: Seeing the sun rapidly sinking toward the horizon, Duryodhana got a whiff of opportunity and ordered eight of his foremost warriors to simultaneously attack Arjuna and stop him from reaching Jayadratha.

Bhagavad-gita: If we give temptation even a whiff of weakness, it will give us a whack and wreck our determination and devotion.