Meaning & use
malodor
A strong, highly unpleasant smell, especially one that lingers in the air.
See it in a sentence
A malodor from the drain suggested something was badly clogged.
The factory was fined after neighbors complained about the constant malodor.
A note on using this word
Malodor is a formal word; 'stink' or 'stench' are the more common, informal equivalents.
Words with a similar meaning
stenchstink
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Words with an opposite meaning
fragrance
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