Difference between putrid and stench

putrid

Definitions

adjective

  1. morally corrupt or evil
  2. of or relating to or attended by putrefaction
  3. 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.

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stench

Definitions

noun

  1. 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.

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