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Noun
S:
(n)
malodor
,
malodour
,
stench
,
stink
,
reek
,
fetor
,
foetor
,
mephitis
(a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant)
direct hyponym
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full hyponym
direct hypernym
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inherited hypernym
/
sister term
S:
(n)
smell
,
odor
,
odour
,
olfactory sensation
,
olfactory perception
(the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form)
"she loved the smell of roses"
S:
(n)
scent
(an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced)
S:
(n)
aroma
,
fragrance
,
perfume
,
scent
(a distinctive odor that is pleasant)
S:
(n)
malodor
,
malodour
,
stench
,
stink
,
reek
,
fetor
,
foetor
,
mephitis
(a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant)
S:
(n)
acridity
(having an acrid smell)
derivationally related form
Verb
S:
(v)
smack
,
reek
,
smell
(have an element suggestive (of something))
"his speeches smacked of racism"; "this passage smells of plagiarism"
direct hypernym
/
inherited hypernym
/
sister term
sentence frame
S:
(v)
reek
,
stink
(smell badly and offensively)
"The building reeks of smoke"
S:
(v)
reek
,
fume
(be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face)
S:
(v)
reek
(give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.)
"Marshes reeking in the sun"