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to reek
01
to emit a strong and offensive odor
Intransitive
Examples
The stagnant water in the pond began to reek after days of no movement.
02
to be indicative of an unpleasant quality
Intransitive: to reek of an unpleasant quality
Examples
The politician 's sudden change of stance on the issue reeked of insincerity and opportunism.
03
to emit smoke or fumes
Intransitive
Examples
The chimney of the old house began to reek as the fire crackled inside.
Reek
01
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
Lexical Tree
reeking
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