Miasmata

Q: What is a synonym for "miasmata"?

Common synonyms include: malignant atmosphere, noxious exhalation, oppressive atmosphere, poisonous vapor, toxic atmosphere, unhealthy climate.

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Noun

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plural of miasma form-of, plural
"With their nights’ growths of beard, matted hair, bloodshot eyes, miasmata of foul breath, DeCoverley and Joaquin are wasted gods urging on a tardy glacier."

Synonyms

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malignant atmosphere noxious exhalation oppressive atmosphere poisonous vapor toxic atmosphere unhealthy climate

Antonyms

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benign atmosphere benign environment clean air harmless air

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"With their nights’ growths of beard, matted hair, bloodshot eyes, miasmata of foul breath, DeCoverley and Joaquin are wasted gods urging on a tardy glacier."

Etymology

Ancient Greek μιάσματα (miásmata), plural of μίασμα (míasma).

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