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to reek
01
exalar, emanar
to emit a strong and offensive odor
Intransitive
Example
The damp basement reeked of mold and mildew.
The gym locker room will reek if sneakers are left for too long.
The stagnant water in the pond began to reek after days of no movement.
02
cheirar a, indicar um aspecto desagradável
to be indicative of an unpleasant quality
Intransitive: to reek of an unpleasant quality
Example
The politician 's sudden change of stance on the issue reeked of insincerity and opportunism.
The suspiciously low prices of the products at the market reeked of potential counterfeiting.
The overly sweet smell of the dessert reeked of artificial flavors and preservatives.
03
emitir, liberar
to emit smoke or fumes
Intransitive
Example
The chimney of the old house began to reek as the fire crackled inside.
As the old boiler overheated, it started to reek, signaling a potential malfunction.
The factory chimney reeked with thick black smoke, polluting the surrounding air.
Reek
01
fedor, mau cheiro
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
Exemplo
The damp basement reeked of mold and mildew.
The gym locker room will reek if sneakers are left for too long.
The stagnant water in the pond began to reek after days of no movement.
After a week of hot weather, the garbage in the bin started to reek.
If food scraps are left unattended, they can start to reek.
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