stench

stench

noun \ˈstench\

Definition of STENCH

1

: stink

2

: a characteristic repugnant quality

— stench·ful \-fəl\ adjective

— stenchy \ˈsten-chē\ adjective

Examples of STENCH

1. the stench of rotting meat
2. <we finally discovered the dead rat that was causing the stench in the basement>

Origin of STENCH

Middle English, from Old English stenc; akin to Old English stincan to emit a smell — more at stink

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to STENCH

Synonyms: funk, reek, stink

Antonyms: aroma, fragrance, perfume

Related Words: acridness, fetidness, foulness, fustiness, malodorousness, mustiness, odoriferousness, odorousness, rancidity, rankness, staleness; badness, vileness; dirt, dirtiness, filth, filthiness, nastiness; effluvium (also effluvia), emission; odor, redolence, scent, sniff

Near Antonyms: floweriness, lusciousness, savoriness, spiciness, sweetness; bouquet; ambrosia

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Rhymes with STENCH

bench, Bench, blench, clench, drench, french, French, Hench, quench, tench, trench, wench, wrench