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STINKS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word stinks. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word stinks. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for STINKS

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reek
verbv
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

verb

• have an element suggestive (of something)

• smell badly and offensively

• be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face

• give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.

fetor
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

stench
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

fishy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to or resembling fish

adjective satellite

• not as expected

foetor
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

malodor
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

malodour
nounn
noun

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

mephitis
nounn
noun

• in some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Mephitinae

• a poisonous or foul smelling gas emitted from the earth

• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

odor
nounn
noun

• any property detected by the olfactory system

• the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

odour
nounn
noun

• the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

• any property detected by the olfactory system

pong
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unpleasant smell

smell
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

• any property detected by the olfactory system

• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

• the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents

• the act of perceiving the odor of something

verb

• inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense

• emit an odor

• smell bad

• have an element suggestive (of something)

• become aware of not through the senses but instinctively

Best Hypernyms For STINKS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stinks, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Phrases (2)

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