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Stench

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Intensity Matters

The term 'stench' indicates an extremely strong odor, much worse than a scent or smell.

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The stench of the decaying food was unbearable.
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Negative Connotation

'Stench' is used for smells that are unpleasant or disgusting, never for good smells.

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He couldn't eat because the stench from the trash affected his appetite.
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Physical Reaction

People often react physically to a stench by holding their nose or looking disgusted.

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She covered her nose to avoid the stench from the sewer.
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