"reeks" in the noun sense

1. malodor, malodour, stench, stink, reek, fetor, foetor, mephitis

a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

"reeks" in the verb sense

1. smack, reek, smell

have an element suggestive (of something

"his speeches smacked of racism"

"this passage smells of plagiarism"

2. reek, stink

smell badly and offensively

"The building reeks of smoke"

3. reek, fume

be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face

4. reek

give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.

"Marshes reeking in the sun"

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