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Definition of Reek
1. Verb. Have an element suggestive (of something). "This passage smells of plagiarism"
2. Noun. A distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant.
Exact synonyms: Fetor, Foetor, Malodor, Malodour, Mephitis, Stench, Stink
Generic synonyms: Odor, Odour, Olfactory Perception, Olfactory Sensation, Smell
Specialized synonyms: Niff, Pong
Derivative terms: Mephitic, Stink, Stinky
Generic synonyms: Odor, Odour, Olfactory Perception, Olfactory Sensation, Smell
Specialized synonyms: Niff, Pong
Derivative terms: Mephitic, Stink, Stinky
3. Verb. Smell badly and offensively. "The building reeks of smoke"
Exact synonyms: Stink
Generic synonyms: Smell
Derivative terms: Stink, Stinker
Also: Stink Out, Stink Up
Generic synonyms: Smell
Derivative terms: Stink, Stinker
Also: Stink Out, Stink Up
4. Verb. Be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face.
5. Verb. Give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.. "Marshes reeking in the sun"
Definition of Reek
1. n. A rick.
2. n. Vapor; steam; smoke; fume.
3. v. i. To emit vapor, usually that which is warm and moist; to be full of fumes; to steam; to smoke; to exhale.
Definition of Reek
1. Noun. A strong unpleasant smell. ¹
2. Noun. Vapor; steam; smoke; fume. ¹
3. Verb. (archaic) (intransitive) To be emitted or exhaled, emanate, as of vapour or perfume. ¹
4. Verb. To have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell. ¹
5. Verb. (figuratively) To be evidently associated with something unpleasant. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Reek
1. to give off a strong, unpleasant odor [v -ED, -ING, -S]