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MALODOUR Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word malodour. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word malodour. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for MALODOUR

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fetor
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

fetid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensively malodorous

foul
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• (of a baseball) not hit between the foul lines

noun

• an act that violates the rules of a sport

adjective satellite

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

• offensively malodorous

• violating accepted standards or rules

• (of a manuscript) defaced with changes

• characterized by obscenity

• disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter

• especially of a ship's lines etc

verb

• hit a foul ball

• make impure

• become or cause to become obstructed

• commit a foul; break the rules

• spot, stain, or pollute

• make unclean

• become soiled and dirty

foul-smelling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensively malodorous

nauseating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing or able to cause nausea

noisome
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing or able to cause nausea

• offensively malodorous

offensive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• for the purpose of attack rather than defense

• causing anger or annoyance

• morally offensive

• unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses

noun

• the action of attacking an enemy

adjective satellite

• violating or tending to violate or offend against

• causing or able to cause nausea

putrid
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to or attended by putrefaction

adjective satellite

• in an advanced state of decomposition and having a foul odor

• morally corrupt or evil

rancid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition

• smelling of fermentation or staleness

rank
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

• relative status

• the ordinary members of an organization (such as the enlisted soldiers of an army)

• position in a social hierarchy

• the body of members of an organization or group

adjective satellite

• very fertile; producing profuse growth

• very offensive in smell or taste

• conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

• complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

• growing profusely

verb

• take or have a position relative to others

• assign a rank or rating to

• take precedence or surpass others in rank

reeking
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears

• giving off a strong unpleasant smell

smelly
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensively malodorous

stinky
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having an unpleasant smell

adjective satellite

• very bad

unpleasant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

foetor
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

malodor
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

mephitis
nounn
noun

• in some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Mephitinae

• a poisonous or foul smelling gas emitted from the earth

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

reek
verbv
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

verb

• have an element suggestive (of something)

• smell badly and offensively

• be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face

• give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.

stench
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

stink
verbv
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

verb

• be extremely bad in quality or in one's performance

• smell badly and offensively

Best Hypernyms For MALODOUR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for malodour, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
odor odour smell
Phrases (2)
olfactory perceptionolfactory sensation

Alternatives for FETOR

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