Difference between putrid and stench
putrid
Definitions
adjective
- morally corrupt or evil
- of or relating to or attended by putrefaction
- in an advanced state of decomposition and having a foul odor
Examples
They're trapped, on boats, roofs, porches, surrounded by black and putrid water.
I carry about no afterglow from the 1990s — they only look good compared to the 80s and the 00s which both stunk putrid economically for workers.
‘She doesn't want to eat with putrid garbage,’ Vincent put in.
stench
Definitions
noun
- a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
Examples
Tru hung her gown away safely, then tore off her sweat-soaked uniform before she sloshed water all over her body, scrubbing away her stench with soap.
Hog waste is a major pollution source, communities surrounding the factories are strangled by a foetid stench and animal rights groups have long complained about the inhumane way pigs are raised and slaughtered.
Jerry smelled the familiar stench of beer as the tube neared his lips.