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Noun stench 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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Stench
Definition: A strong, unpleasant odor.
Sense 1: A foul, lingering smell.
Usage:
- The stench of rotten eggs filled the room.
- The dumpster emitted a powerful stench that made everyone cover their noses.
- Despite the beautiful scenery, the stench of decaying fish made it hard to enjoy the beach.
Sense 2: Figuratively, an intense feeling that is morally offensive or repugnant.
Usage:
- The corruption scandal left behind a stench of dishonesty.
- His racist remarks have created a stench of hate in the community.
- There is a stench of greed surrounding the company's unethical practices.
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