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Synonyms of stench

8 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for stench is stink. Other synonyms of stench are pong, fetor, funk, malodor and niff. The opposite of stench is aroma.

Synonyms and similar words for stench

nounA strong foul smell; a stink.

  • stinkA strong bad smell.
  • pongA stench, a bad smell.

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Opposite of stench

nounAntonym(s) of “disagreeable smell”.

Meaning of stench

  1. noun A strong foul smell; a stink.
  2. noun A foul quality.
  3. noun A smell or odour, not necessarily bad.

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Questions about synonyms of stench

What is another word for stench?
Stench has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as stink, pong, fetor, funk, malodor, niff, nosesore and reek.
What is the opposite of stench?
The opposite of stench is aroma.
What does stench mean?
Stench means a strong foul smell; a stink.

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