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English noun: stink

1. stink (cognition) a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant


Synonymsfetor, foetor, malodor, malodour, mephitis, reek, stench


Broader (hypernym)odor, odour, olfactory perception, olfactory sensation, smell


Narrower (hyponym)niff, pong


English verb: stink

1. stink (stative) be extremely bad in quality or in one's performance


SamplesThis term paper stinks!.


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)be

2. stink (perception) smell badly and offensively


SamplesThe building reeks of smoke.


Synonymsreek


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)smell









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