Balm and Stench

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Balm noun - A sweet or pleasant smell.

Usage example: the balm of the restaurant's backyard garden enhances the aura of romance

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Stench is an antonym for balm.

Nearby Word: balmy

Stench noun - A strong unpleasant smell.

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Balm is an antonym for stench.

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Stench and Balm. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/balm/stench

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