stench

Meanings

• noun

  A strong, unpleasant smell.

  - "The sewage system released a terrible stench."
  - "The garbage bin emitted a pungent stench."

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Pronunciation

1. /stɛntʃ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

aroma , fragrance , perfume

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Synonyms

pong , stink

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stench
rank , ankle , blanket , spanking

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Variants

List of all variants of stench that leads to same result
stench , stenches , stenchful , stenchier , stenchiest , stenchy

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Etymology

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From Old English stencan, stankan, 'to stink'.

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Trivia

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1. Stench is an example of a meronym, a part that is a member of a larger whole.

2. The word stench is also used figuratively to describe a situation or an idea that is unpleasant or offensive.

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Related Concepts

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1. Odor: A chemical compound or mixture of them that can be detected by the sense of smell.

2. Aroma: A pleasant smell, often used to describe the scent of food or flowers.

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Culture

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Stench has been used in literature to evoke strong emotions and create a sense of disgust or fear. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Pit and the Pendulum,' the smell of death and decay is described in great detail.

How to Memorize "stench"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a garbage bin overflowing with rotten food and maggots to visualize the concept of stench.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word stench with the smell of a dirty diaper or a rotten egg to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Stinky Ted's Enchiladas Caused Havoc' to remember the spelling of stench.

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