6
foul
6
putrefacient
5
putrid(adjective, rank, disagreeable, sour, stale)
5
rancid(adjective, rank, sour, rotten, uncleanness)
5
septic
4
putrescent(adjective, rank, disagreeable, sour, stale)
4
rotten(adjective, rank, disagreeable, sour, stale)
3
bad(adjective, uncleanness)
3
feculent(adjective, rank, disagreeable, sour, stale)
3
high(adjective, uncleanness)
3
purulent(adjective, uncleanness)
3
rotting(adjective, uncleanness)
3
tainted
2
carious(adjective, rank, disagreeable, sour, stale)
2
corrupt
2
evil-smelling(adjective, rank, disagreeable, sour, stale)
2
fetid(adjective, rank, disagreeable, sour, stale)
2
fusty
2
malodorous(adjective, rank, disagreeable, sour, stale)
2
moldy(adjective, rank, disagreeable, sour, stale)
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