reek Synonyms
Another word for reek
• verb (Context 1)
To smell strongly and unpleasantly; to emit a foul odor.
"After the marathon in the humid heat, his running gear began to stink of sweat."
• noun (Context 2)
A strong, foul, and unpleasant smell or odor.
"The overpowering stench of stale fish lingered in the market long after the vendors had packed up."
• verb (Context 3)
To carry a strong, unmistakable, and usually offensive suggestion or impression of something (followed by 'of').
"The committee's sudden decision to award the contract without a public bid reeked of corruption."
• noun (Context 4)
Thick smoke, vapor, steam, or fog.
"A dense smoke of peat smoke rose from the cottage chimneys into the chilly evening air."
• verb (Context 5)
To emit smoke, steam, vapor, or fumes.
"The damp timber continued to smoke and smolder long after the main fire was extinguished."
Opposites of reek
The opposite of reek shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: