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stinking vs foul

foul vs stinking

stinking is not a noun while foul is a noun.

stinking and foul both are adjectives.

stinking is not a verb while foul is a verb.

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

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