malodor
Offensive nasal assault
Malodor is a bad smell—the formal or technical term for stench or foul odor.
The word appears most often in clinical, scientific, or commercial contexts: products designed to eliminate malodor, the malodor associated with certain medical conditions.
In everyday speech, people simply say something stinks.
Having foul odor
- putridDecomposed and foul-smelling
- rankPosition in hierarchy
- noisomeExtremely foul-smelling
- mephiticPoisonously foul-smelling
rancid · musty · fusty · frowzy · gamy · funky · acrid · sulfurous
Emit strong odor
- foulnessOffensive, corrupt quality
- fetorIntense, offensive odor
- miasmaHarmful atmospheric emanation
- ranknessOffensive odor quality
funk · noisomeness · pong · stink · effluvium · putridity · fetidness · mustiness
Organic breakdown process
- putrefactionBacterial breakdown of tissue
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- spoilageFood degradation process
- putrescenceState of decomposing
cadaverine · carrion · compost · mold · fermentation · gangrene · necrosis · corruption
Moisture from skin pores
- halitosisChronic foul breath
- flatulenceIntestinal gas accumulation
- vomitEject stomach contents
- urineRenal excretion fluid
feces · armpit · feet · breath · diaper · trash · dumpster · sewer
Causing urge to vomit
- revoltingCausing strong disgust
- disgustingProvoking strong revulsion
- repulsiveCausing strong disgust
- sickeningCausing disgust or nausea
offensive · repellent · vile · loathsome · gagging · retching · stomach-turning · gag reflex
Device releasing pleasant scent
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- charcoalBurned wood residue
- baking sodaSodium bicarbonate powder
febreze · potpourri · incense · fumigation · airing out · masking · deodorizing
fetid
Having foul odor
mephitic · rancid · musty · fusty · frowzy · gamy · funky · acrid · sulfurous · pungent
reek
Emit strong odor
rankness · funk · noisomeness · pong · stink · effluvium · putridity · fetidness · mustiness · fishiness
rot
Organic breakdown process
- putrefactionBacterial breakdown of tissue
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- spoilageFood degradation process
putrescence · cadaverine · carrion · compost · mold · fermentation · gangrene · necrosis · corruption · rancidness
sweat
Moisture from skin pores
- halitosisChronic foul breath
- flatulenceIntestinal gas accumulation
- vomitEject stomach contents
urine · feces · armpit · feet · breath · diaper · trash · dumpster · sewer · latrine
nauseating
Causing urge to vomit
- revoltingCausing strong disgust
- disgustingProvoking strong revulsion
- repulsiveCausing strong disgust
sickening · offensive · repellent · vile · loathsome · gagging · retching · stomach-turning · gag reflex · dry heaves
air freshener
Device releasing pleasant scent
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- charcoalBurned wood residue
baking soda · febreze · potpourri · incense · fumigation · airing out · masking · deodorizing