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- pronunciation:
- rik
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
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noun |
| definition: |
a strong and unpleasant odor.
From miles away we could smell the reek of the pig farm.- synonyms:
- malodorousness, stench, stink
- similar words:
- fume
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
reeks, reeking, reeked |
| definition 1: |
to emit or be permeated by a strong, disagreeable odor (often fol. by "of").
His breath reeked of alcohol.The basement reeked of mold.- synonyms:
- smell, stink
- similar words:
- fume
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| definition 2: |
to be pervaded by something disagreeable.
This bargain reeks of duplicity!- similar words:
- emanate, exude, smack, stink
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