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foul-smelling vs foul

foul vs foul-smelling

foul-smelling is not a noun while foul is a noun.

foul-smelling and foul both are adjectives.

foul-smelling is not a verb while foul is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
foul-smelling No Yes No No
foul Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, foul-smelling and foul are synonyms defined as:
  • foul-smelling and foul: offensively malodorous
Other synonyms of foul-smelling include fetid, foetid, funky, ill-scented, noisome, smelly, stinking.
foul-smelling (noun) foul (noun)
an act that violates the rules of a sport
foul-smelling (adjective) foul (adjective)
offensively malodorous (of a baseball) not hit between the foul lines
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
characterized by obscenity
(of a manuscript) defaced with changes
offensively malodorous
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
especially of a ship's lines etc
violating accepted standards or rules
foul-smelling (verb) foul (verb)
become soiled and dirty
make unclean
spot, stain, or pollute
make impure
commit a foul; break the rules
hit a foul ball
become or cause to become obstructed
Difference between foul-smelling and foul

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