stink
Third Person
stinks
Present Participle
stinking
Past Tense
stank
Past Participle
stunk
1
to have a bad and unpleasant smell
- The garbage bin began to stink after sitting in the sun for a few days.
- The spoiled food in the refrigerator started to stink, indicating it was no longer edible.
- A neglected pet cage may stink if not cleaned regularly.
- The restroom stank and needed cleaning.
Synonyms:
2
to be morally wrong or unpleasant
- The corruption scandal surrounding the politician really made the whole government stink.
- His behavior towards his colleagues stinks; it's completely disrespectful.
- The way they treated their customers was absolutely appalling; it really made their reputation stink.
- The teacher's favoritism towards certain students really made the fairness of the grading system stink.