Synonyms of stunk

stunk

verb

past participle of stink

1

as in smelled

to give off an extremely unpleasant smell

the dog stinks because she tangled with a skunk again

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smelled
• reeked
• disgusted
• offended
• decomposed
• exhaled
• spoiled
• rotted
• repulsed
• revolted
• decayed
• savored

2

as in sucked

to be objectionable or unsatisfactory

their team really stinks this year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sucked
• smelled
• bitten

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ruled
• rocked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stunk

Nikola Jokic stunk in Game 3 on Thursday in Minneapolis. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026

And after a decade without postseason play in town, few fans have been brave enough to suggest the team should have intentionally stunk again instead. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026

Younger players either watched or didn’t improve as the Raiders stunk on ice. — Vic Tafur, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026

Dolphins have stunk lately in weather like this. — Greg Cote january 1, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026