Stench
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /stɛnt͡ʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stench is a noun meaning a strong foul smell; a stink.
Meaning
a strong foul smell; a stink.
More Meanings
- (figurative) A foul quality.
- To stanch.
- (obsolete) A smell or odour, not necessarily bad.
- (obsolete) To cause to emit a disagreeable odour; to cause to stink.
Example Sentences
Dead bards stench every coast
the stench of political corruption
Black bulls, and bearded goats on altars lie; / And clouds of ſav'ry ſtench involve the ſky.
Word Forms
- stenches
- stenching
- stenched
Synonyms for stench
Depending on context, synonyms include stink, pong, fetor, funk, malodor, niff.
Antonyms for stench
Common opposites include aroma, fragrance, perfume.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reek, stink, malodor, fetor, malodour, foetor.
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