Stinking and Sober

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Stinking adjective - Having an unpleasant smell.

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Sober is an antonym for stinking.

Nearby Words: stink, stinker, stinky

Sober adjective - Not having one's mind affected by alcohol.

Usage example: it's important to stay sober if you're going to be driving a car

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Stinking is an antonym for sober.

Nearby Words: soberly, soberness, sobering, sobered

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