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stench

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/stɛŋk/ · sten-ch

A strong and unpleasant smell.

Meanings

noun

A strong and unpleasant smell.

ایک طاقتور اور ناخوشگوار بو۔

بدبو

badboo

Synonyms

odorsmellfoul scentبُوخوشبوبدبو

Antonyms

fragrancearomascentعطرخوشبوبو

Common Collocations

  • stench of decay
  • stench of garbage
  • unpleasant stench

Example Sentences

The stench of rotten eggs filled the room.

گندے انڈوں کی بدبو نے کمرے کو بھر دیا۔

Gande Andon ki badboo ne kamray ko bhar diya.

He could hardly bear the stench coming from the dumpster.

اس نے ڈمپر سے آنے والی بدبو برداشت کرنا مشکل پایا۔

Us ne dumper se aane wali badboo bardasht karna mushkil paaya.

The stench of smoke lingered in the air after the fire.

آگ کے بعد ہوا میں دھوئیں کی بدبو باقی رہی۔

Aag ke baad hawa mein dhuen ki badboo baqi rahi.

Easily Confused With

stench:Often confused with 'scent', where stench refers to an unpleasant smell while scent refers to a pleasant one.

Word Family

stenchy
adjectiveبدبودار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'stench' as it rhymes with 'wrench', both can bring discomfort.

Picture a garbage dump where a strong, unpleasant smell emanates.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہوا میں پھیلتی ہے بدبو میں تیری کمال کا جادو ہے

Hawa mein phelti hai badboo main teri kamaal ka jadoo hai

The stench spreads in the air, it is the magic of your excellence.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بدبو کی مانند چھپنا مشکل ہے

Badboo ki manind chhupna mushkil hai

It is hard to hide like a stench.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "stenc" — a foul smell

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved in Middle English from 'stench' and has retained its meaning related to unpleasant odors.