Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
reek
IPA transcription: [ɹ'ik]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
malodor, malodour, stench, stink, reek, fetor, foetor, mephitis
Meaning:
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
smack, reek, smell
Meaning:
have an element suggestive (of something); "his speeches smacked of racism"; "this passage smells of plagiarism"
Synonyms:
reek, stink
Meaning:
smell badly and offensively; "The building reeks of smoke"
Synonyms:
reek, fume
Meaning:
be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face
Usage examples
The working classes were driving trade out of the country, and the consequence was, we couldn't build a boat which didn't reek like an oil-shop.