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STINK Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word stink. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word stink. (close relations)
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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.

fetor
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

stench
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

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

pong
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unpleasant smell

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

effluvium
nounn
noun

• a foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste)

foulness
nounn
noun

• disgusting wickedness and immorality

• a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse

• (of weather) the badness of the weather

• the attribute of having a strong offensive smell

fragrance
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is pleasant

• a pleasingly sweet olfactory property

fume
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

verb

• be mad, angry, or furious

• emit a cloud of fine particles

• treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests

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

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

noisomeness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being noxious

offensiveness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being offensive

pungency
nounn
noun

• wit having a sharp and caustic quality

• a strong odor or taste property

rankness
nounn
noun

• the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth

• the attribute of having a strong offensive smell

scent
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is pleasant

• an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced

• any property detected by the olfactory system

verb

• cause to smell or be smelly

• catch the scent of; get wind of

• apply perfume to

whiff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a short light gust of air

• a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil

• a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike

verb

• perceive by inhaling through the nose

• drive or carry as if by a puff of air

• strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third

• smoke and exhale strongly

• utter with a puff of air

fishy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to or resembling fish

adjective satellite

• not as expected

Best Hypernyms For STINK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stink, 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

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