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STANK Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word stank. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word stank. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for STANK

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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.

pong
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unpleasant smell

stench
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

aroma
nounn
noun

• any property detected by the olfactory system

• a distinctive odor that is pleasant

funk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• United States biochemist (born in Poland) who showed that several diseases were caused by dietary deficiencies and who coined the term `vitamin' for the chemicals involved (1884-1967)

• a state of nervous depression

• an earthy type of jazz combining it with blues and soul; has a heavy bass line that accentuates the first beat in the bar

verb

• draw back, as with fear or pain

odor
nounn
noun

• any property detected by the olfactory system

• the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

smell
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

• any property detected by the olfactory system

• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

• the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents

• the act of perceiving the odor of something

verb

• inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense

• emit an odor

• smell bad

• have an element suggestive (of something)

• become aware of not through the senses but instinctively

fetor
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

fishy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to or resembling fish

adjective satellite

• not as expected

foetor
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

malodor
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

malodour
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

Best Hypernyms For STANK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stank, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
smell be odor odour
Phrases (2)
olfactory perceptionolfactory sensation

Alternatives for REEK

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