Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun miasma

2 senses of miasma

Sense 1
miasma, miasm -- (an unwholesome atmosphere; "the novel spun a miasma of death and decay")
       => atmosphere, ambiance, ambience -- (a particular environment or surrounding influence; "there was an atmosphere of excitement")

Sense 2
miasma, miasm -- (unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources; "the miasma of the marshes"; "a miasma of cigar smoke")
       => air pollution -- (pollution of the atmosphere; "air pollution reduced the visibility")