12 definitions found for stench

Stench STENCH, n. [See Stink.] An ill smell; offensive odor.
STENCH, v.t.
1. To cause to emit a hateful smell. [Not in use.]
2. To stanch; to stop. [Not in use.]

stench n 1: a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant [syn: malodor, malodour, stench, stink, reek, fetor, foetor, mephitis]

stench noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English stenc; akin to Old English stincan to emit a smell — more at stink Date: before 12th century 1. stink 2. a characteristic repugnant quality <the stench of corruption> • stenchful adjective • stenchy adjective

stench
n. an offensive or foul smell.
Phrases and idioms:
stench trap a trap in a sewer etc. to prevent the upward passage of gas.
Etymology: OE stenc smell f. Gmc, rel. to STINK

stench (stenches) A stench is a strong and very unpleasant smell. The stench of burning rubber was overpowering. N-COUNT: oft N of n

stench stentʃ n. an offensive or foul smell. østench trap a trap in a sewer etc. to prevent the upward passage of gas. [OE stenc smell f. Gmc, rel. to STINK]

Stench Stench, n. [AS. stenc a strong smell, fr. stincan. See Stink, v. i.] 1. A smell; an odor. [Obs.] Clouds of savory stench involve the sky. --Dryden. 2. An ill smell; an offensive odor; a stink. --Cowper. Stench trap, a contrivance to prevent stench or foul air from rising from the openings of sewers, drains, etc.

Stench Stench, v. t. To stanch. [Obs.] --Harvey.

Stench Stench, v. t. [AS. stencan to emit a smell, fr. stincan to smell. See Stench, n.] To cause to emit a disagreeable odor; to cause to stink. [Obs.] --Young.

stench n. Stink, fetor, bad smell, offensive odor.

stench stentʃ n. stink, reek, noisomeness, mephitis, fetor or foetor, foul odour, effluvium, Colloq Brit pong: A terrible stench emanated from the cupboard. For decades their government has wallowed in the stench of corruption.

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