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stink Synonyms
Another word for stink
Choosing another word for stink depends on context, so the 29 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To emit a strong, foul, and offensive odor.
Usage Example
"His gym clothes began to reek after sitting in the locker all week."
Strongest
reek
Strong
smell
hum
niff
pong
whiff
• noun (Context 2)
A strong, foul, and unpleasant smell.
Usage Example
"Opening the broken refrigerator released an unbearable stench into the kitchen."
Strongest
stench
reek
Strong
malodor
fetor
funk
smell
odor
pong
niff
Weak
miasma
• verb (Context 3)
To be of extremely poor quality, or to perform very badly (informal).
Usage Example
"I love playing tennis, even though I still suck at serving."
Strongest
suck
Strong
blow
bite
bomb
Weak
flop
• noun (Context 4)
A noisy public outcry, commotion, or scandal (informal).
Usage Example
"The customers raised a huge fuss when the airline canceled their flight without notice."
Strongest
fuss
uproar
commotion
outcry
Strong
ruckus
rumpus
furor
hullabaloo
ballyhoo
row
• verb (Context 5)
To seem dishonest, corrupt, or highly suspicious (informal).
Usage Example
"The entire financial arrangement stinks of corruption and insider trading."
Strongest
reek
Strong
smack
smell
savor
Opposites of stink
The opposite of stink shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
fragrance
excel
perfume
shine
aroma
rock
peace
calm
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Stink. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/stink