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Synonyms of reeking
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Verb
1. smack, reek, smell, suggest, evoke, paint a picture
usage:
have an element suggestive (of something); "his speeches smacked of racism"; "this passage smells of plagiarism"
2. reek, stink, smell
usage:
smell badly and offensively; "The building reeks of smoke"
3. reek, fume, exude, exudate, transude, ooze out, ooze
usage:
be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face
4. reek, emit, give out, give off
usage:
give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.; "Marshes reeking in the sun"
Adjective
1. reeking, watery, wet (vs. dry)
usage:
wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears; "wiped his reeking neck"
2. reeking, malodorous (vs. fragrant), malodourous, unpleasant-smelling, ill-smelling, stinky
usage:
giving off a strong unpleasant smell
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