Definitions
- Describing a strong and unpleasant smell that is often associated with something rotting or decaying. - Referring to a pungent odor that is difficult to ignore or avoid. - Talking about an overpowering smell that can cause discomfort or nausea.
- Describing a foul and unpleasant odor that is often associated with something rotten or spoiled. - Referring to a strong and offensive smell that can be difficult to tolerate or ignore. - Talking about a bad smell that can cause discomfort or disgust.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a strong and unpleasant odor.
- 2Both words are often associated with something rotten or decaying.
- 3Both words can cause discomfort or nausea.
- 4Both words are informal and casual in tone.
- 5Both words can be used as verbs or nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Reek is often used to describe a more intense and overpowering smell than stink.
- 2Duration: Reek implies a lingering and persistent smell, while stink can refer to a temporary or fleeting odor.
- 3Connotation: Reek can have a negative connotation, implying disgust or revulsion, while stink can be more neutral in tone.
- 4Usage: Reek is less commonly used than stink in everyday language.
Remember this!
Reek and stink are synonyms that describe a strong and unpleasant odor. However, reek is often used to describe a more intense and overpowering smell that lingers, while stink can refer to any unpleasant odor, whether temporary or persistent.
