Synonyms for Stink
Definition of stink
- noun
- a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
- verb
- be extremely bad in quality or in one's performance; "This term paper stinks!"
- smell badly and offensively; "The building reeks of smoke"
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "stink"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like fetor, foetor, malodour can replace "stink" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 5 alternatives available, "stink" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Stink" in song lyrics
See how stink is used in real songs:
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"See this blunt in my front, some say might stink"
Artifacts — Lower Da Boom -
"Remain hard like hell, who stink?"
Babyface Fensta — Can't, Won't, Don't Stop -
"Still don't snitch a whip, still rent, still carry a stink"
Blak Twang f/ Jahmali — So Rotton