stench Meaning & Definition
What Does Stench Mean?
As a noun, stench means a strong foul smell; a stink. It is also used to mean A foul quality. As a verb, it means To cause to emit a disagreeable odour; to cause to stink.
Word Facts for Stench
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /stɛnt͡ʃ/ |
| Synonyms | fetor, malodor and reek |
| Antonyms | aroma, fragrance and perfume |
| Plural | stenches |
| Verb forms | stenches, stenching, stenched |
Stench Definition (Noun)
- a strong foul smell; a stink.
- A foul quality.
the stench of political corruption
- A smell or odour, not necessarily bad.
Stench as a Verb
- To cause to emit a disagreeable odour; to cause to stink.
- To stanch.
Synonyms of Stench
Stench synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Stench
Stench in a Sentence
the stench of political corruption
Word Forms & Grammar
stench (plural stenches)
stench (third-person singular simple present stenches, present participle stenching, simple past and past participle stenched)
Words That Rhyme With Stench
Origin of Stench
From Middle English stench, from Old English stenċ (“stench, odor, fragrance”), from Proto-Germanic *stankwiz (“smell, fragrance, odor”), from Proto-Indo-European *stengʷ- (“to push, thrust”). Cognate with Dutch stank (“stench, odor”), German Stank, Gestank (“stench, odor, smell”), Danish stank (“stench”), Swedish stank (“stench”), Icelandic stækja (“stench”).
Quick Answers About Stench
Is stench a noun or a verb?
Stench is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for stench?
Words with a similar meaning to stench include fetor, malodor and reek. See the full list of stench synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of stench?
The plural of stench is stenches.
What is the past tense of stench?
The past tense of stench is stenched. The present participle is stenching.