Meaning & use
miasma
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An unpleasant or unhealthy vapor or atmosphere, often used figuratively for a pervasive negative feeling.
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A miasma of stale smoke hung over the old bar.
A miasma of suspicion settled over the office after the missing funds were discovered.
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Historically referred to "bad air" once believed to cause disease; now mostly used figuratively.
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stench
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