What is another word for rankness?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈaŋknəs] (IPA) 
Rankness refers to the strong and unpleasant smell that is often associated with decay or decomposition, and it can also be used to describe a particularly intense or overpowering odor. Some synonyms for rankness include stench, foulness, putridity, rancidity, and fetor. A stench is a strong and unpleasant odor that can be either natural or artificial, while foulness refers to a bad or offensive smell that can come from a variety of sources. Putridity describes the state of being rotten or decomposed, while rancidity refers specifically to the smell of spoiled fats or oils. Finally, fetor refers to an extremely unpleasant and offensive odor that is often associated with disease or decay.
