fetor

noun

Definition of fetornext
as in stench

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Recent Examples of fetor The fetor was historic, and writers pulled out the literary stops. — Alexandra Mullen, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2017 The musty aroma didn’t supplant the fetor of failure and futility that hung in the air and along the corridors, like inert gases or the ghosts of the League of Nations. — Alejandro Varela, Harper's magazine, 16 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetor
  1. stench
  2. malodor
  3. reek
  4. rancidity
  5. funk
  6. stink
Noun
  • The overwhelming stench lingered for weeks, and health officials routinely reminded Kansas Citians that the odor did not carry any disease.
    — Kansas City Public Library staff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
  • Lineage officials said that their top priority as of Monday night was addressing the stench permeating over Boyle Heights due to the spoiled food.
    — Austin Turner, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Definition of stench
Noun
  • Some people who rapidly transitioned from aluminum-containing antiperspirant to natural deodorant have noted unpleasant results on social media, including malodor, significant sweating and irritation of the underarm area.
    — Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2022
  • Aversive smells, too, can be linked to particular receptors, and malodor has lately been a major subject of inquiry for Firmenich.
    — Scott Sayare, Harper's Magazine, 23 Nov. 2021
Definition of malodor
Noun
  • This isn't to say America doesn't have problems, or that both political parties aren't far too polarized – but this kind of negativity reeks of ignorance and hubris.
    — Nicole Russell, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Pig fear had the same sour reek as our fear.
    — Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
Definition of reek
Noun
  • Oxidation, rancidity, and fat separation all happen faster when ambient temperatures rise.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
  • Keep nuts, seeds, and whole-wheat flour in the freezer to avoid rancidity and extend freshness.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Definition of rancidity
Noun
  • Latta builds it in deliberately, insisting his Rocks wines carry fruit, floral, and funk components together.
    — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The set brought bass, beats, funk and love, as one of his popular songs says.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
Definition of funk
Noun
  • Dog owners have shared horror stories about the lingering stink.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
  • Without a stink, a grimy dishwasher still deserves a deep clean to restore its shine and efficiency.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Definition of stink

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“Fetor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetor. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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