Definitions
- Describing a strong and unpleasant odor that is often offensive to the senses. - Referring to a foul or putrid smell that can cause discomfort or nausea. - Talking about a pervasive and lingering odor that is difficult to get rid of.
- Referring to the sense of detecting odors through the nose. - Describing a particular scent or fragrance that can be pleasant or unpleasant. - Talking about the act of perceiving or identifying an odor.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the sense of smell.
- 2Both refer to the perception of odors.
- 3Both can be used to describe pleasant or unpleasant smells.
- 4Both are related to the olfactory system.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Stench refers to a strong and unpleasant odor, while smell can be used to describe any type of odor, whether strong or weak.
- 2Connotation: Stench has a negative connotation and is associated with unpleasant smells, while smell can be positive or negative depending on the context.
- 3Duration: Stench is often used to describe a persistent and lingering odor, while smell can refer to a brief or temporary odor.
- 4Usage: Stench is less common and more specific than smell, which is a more general term for any type of odor.
- 5Intensity of reaction: Stench can cause a stronger reaction in people than smell.
Remember this!
Stench and smell both refer to the sense of detecting odors through the nose. However, stench is a stronger and more negative term that describes a particularly unpleasant and often lingering odor. On the other hand, smell is a more general term that can describe any type of odor, whether pleasant or unpleasant.
