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funk

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of funk

a strong unpleasant smell
  • The overpowering funk of rotten meat emanated from the garbage bin.
Synonyms of funk

reek, stench, stink
Words Related to funk

acridness, fetidness, foulness, fustiness, malodorousness, mustiness, rancidity, rankness, staleness

badness, vileness

dirtiness, filthiness, nastiness

odor, redolence, scent
Near Antonyms of funk

floweriness, lusciousness, savoriness, spiciness, sweetness
Antonyms of funk

aroma, fragrance, perfume
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funk

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of funk

a person who shows a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger
  • He may be a strong, athletic guy, but he's a real funk when it comes to donating blood.
Synonyms of funk

chicken, coward, craven, cur, dastard, poltroon, recreant, sissy
Words Related to funk

defeatist, quitter

cream puff, milquetoast, pushover, weakling, wimp

snake, sneak
Near Antonyms of funk

daredevil
Antonyms of funk

hero, stalwart, valiant

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