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STINKS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word stinks. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word stinks. (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

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

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

odour
nounn
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

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

Best Hypernyms For STINKS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stinks, 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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