reek reek /ˈriːk/

noun

1. A distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant  ( fetor , foetor [British] , malodor [American] , malodour [Canadian, British] , mephitis , reek , stench , stink )
   a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
   

verb

1. () Be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face  ( fume , reek )
   be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face
     The garbage bin reeked of rotten food.
   The garbage bin reeked of rotten food.
   
2. () Smell badly and offensively  ( stink , reek )
   smell badly and offensively
    The building reeks of smoke
   The building reeks of smoke
   
3. () Have an element suggestive (of something)  ( smell , reek , smack )
   have an element suggestive (of something)
    His speeches smacked of racism
   his speeches smacked of racism
    This passage smells of plagiarism
   this passage smells of plagiarism
   
4. Give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.  ( reek )
   give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.
    Marshes reeking in the sun
   Marshes reeking in the sun