stench
IPA: stˈɛntʃ
noun
- a strong foul smell; a stink.
- (figurative) A foul quality.
- (obsolete) A smell or odour, not necessarily bad.
verb
- (obsolete) To cause to emit a disagreeable odour; to cause to stink.
- To stanch.
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Examples of "stench" in Sentences
- The stench of spoiled milk in the fridge was overwhelming
- As soon as we entered the abandoned building, we were hit with a strong stench of mold
- The stench of garbage lingering in the alley made us cover our noses
- Despite the beautiful view, the stench of sewage from the nearby river was unbearable
- The stench of smoke from the fire filled the room, causing us to cough and gag
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