Definitions for: Stench

[n] a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

Webster (1913) Definition: Stench, v. t.
To stanch. [Obs.] --Harvey.

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, 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.

Synonyms: fetor, foetor, malodor, malodour, reek, stink

See Also: niff, odor, odour, olfactory perception, olfactory sensation, pong, smell

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