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Meaning of reek

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  reek
      n 1: a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant [syn:
           {malodor}, {malodour}, {stench}, {stink}, {reek}, {fetor},
           {foetor}, {mephitis}]
      v 1: have an element suggestive (of something); "his speeches
           smacked of racism"; "this passage smells of plagiarism"
           [syn: {smack}, {reek}, {smell}]
      2: smell badly and offensively; "The building reeks of smoke"
         [syn: {reek}, {stink}]
      3: be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face [syn: {reek},
         {fume}]
      4: give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.; "Marshes
         reeking in the sun"

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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