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foul vs foul-smelling

foul-smelling vs foul

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

foul and foul-smelling both are adjectives.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
foul Yes Yes Yes No
foul-smelling No Yes No No
As adjectives, foul and foul-smelling are synonyms defined as:
  • foul and foul-smelling: offensively malodorous
Other synonyms of foul include fetid, foetid, funky, ill-scented, noisome, smelly, stinking.
foul (noun) foul-smelling (noun)
an act that violates the rules of a sport
foul (adjective) foul-smelling (adjective)
(of a baseball) not hit between the foul lines offensively malodorous
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 (verb) foul-smelling (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 and foul-smelling

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