malodor

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Noun malodor has 1 sense

malodor, malodour, stench, stink, reek, fetor, foetor, mephitis - a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
--₁ is a kind of smell, odor, odour, olfactory sensation, olfactory perception
--₁ has particulars: niff, pong

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Term: Malodor

Description:

Malodor is a noun that refers to a highly unpleasant or offensive odor. It is often used to describe foul smells that can cause discomfort or aversion.

Senses and Usages:

Noun: The characteristic of emitting a foul or offensive smell.
Noun: An unpleasant odor or stench.
Verb: To emit or produce a bad smell.

Sample Sentences:

The malodor coming from the garbage can was unbearable.
After the flood, the basement was filled with a malodor of mildew.
Her perfume was so overpowering that it malodored the entire room.