Definition of Reek

1. 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

2. Verb. Have an element suggestive (of something). "This passage smells of plagiarism"
Exact synonyms: Smack, Smell
Generic synonyms: Evoke, Paint A Picture, Suggest

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

4. Verb. Be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face.
Exact synonyms: Fume
Generic synonyms: Exudate, Exude, Ooze, Ooze Out, Transude

5. Verb. Give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.. "Marshes reeking in the sun"
Generic synonyms: Emit, Give Off, Give Out

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. to give off a strong, unpleasant odor [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Reek

reefers
reefier
reefiest
reefing
reefing
reefings
reefs
reefy
reef knot
reef squirrelfish
reef whitetip shark
reeject
reejected
reejecting
reejects
reek (current term)
reeked
reeker
reekers
reekie
reekier
reekiest
reeking
reeks
reeky
reel
reel
reelable
reelect
reelected

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