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English noun: reek | |||
| 1. | reek (cognition) a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant | ||
| Synonyms | fetor, foetor, malodor, malodour, mephitis, stench, stink | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | odor, odour, olfactory perception, olfactory sensation, smell | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | niff, pong | ||
English verb: reek | |||
| 1. | reek (perception) have an element suggestive (of something) | ||
| Samples | His speeches smacked of racism. This passage smells of plagiarism. | ||
| Synonyms | smack, smell | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | evoke, paint a picture, suggest | ||
| 2. | reek (perception) smell badly and offensively | ||
| Samples | The building reeks of smoke. | ||
| Synonyms | stink | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | smell | ||
| 3. | reek (body) be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face | ||
| Synonyms | fume | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | exudate, exude, ooze, ooze out, transude | ||
| 4. | reek (weather) give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc. | ||
| Samples | Marshes reeking in the sun. | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | emit, give off, give out | ||
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