stench
word
/ˈstɛntʃ/
/stˈɛntʃ/
Definition
A very strong, unpleasant smell, usually associated with something decaying or dirty.
Usage & Nuances
'Stench' is more intense than 'smell' or even 'odor', describing something extremely unpleasant, often related to decay. Common in both literal (garbage, rot) and figurative ('the stench of corruption') contexts. Mostly used in negative situations, and often in formal or descriptive writing.
Spanish: hedor - peste (olor muy fuerte)Portuguese (BR): fedor - mau cheiro (muito forte)Portuguese (PT): fedor - mau cheiro (muito forte)Chinese (Simplified): 恶臭 - 臭味Chinese (Traditional): 惡臭 - 臭味Hindi: बदबूArabic: رائحة كريهة - نتانةBengali: দুর্গন্ধRussian: зловоние - воньJapanese: 悪臭Vietnamese: mùi hôi thốiKorean: 악취Turkish: kötü koku - pis kokuUrdu: بدبوIndonesian: bau busuk
Example Sentences
I couldn't concentrate because the stench of mold filled the air.
natural
The stench from the drains gets worse every summer.
natural
The politician couldn't escape the stench of scandal.
natural
The stench from the garbage made me feel sick.
basic
There was a terrible stench in the bathroom.
basic
The food left out overnight gave off a strong stench.
basic