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 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