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foul vs ill-scented

ill-scented vs foul

foul is a noun but ill-scented is not a noun.

foul and ill-scented both are adjectives.

foul is a verb but ill-scented is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
foul Yes Yes Yes No
ill-scented No Yes No No
As adjectives, foul and ill-scented are synonyms defined as:
  • foul and ill-scented: offensively malodorous
Other synonyms of foul include fetid, foetid, foul-smelling, funky, noisome, smelly, stinking.
foul (noun) ill-scented (noun)
an act that violates the rules of a sport
foul (adjective) ill-scented (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) ill-scented (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 ill-scented

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