reek
reek /ˈriːk/
noun
-
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
-
()
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.
-
()
Smell badly and offensively
(
stink
, reek
)
smell badly and offensively
The building reeks of smoke
The building reeks of smoke
-
()
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
-
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