reek

[riหk]

reek Definition

  • 1to have a strong, unpleasant smell
  • 2to give an impression of something unpleasant or undesirable

Using reek: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reek" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The kitchen reeks of garlic.

  • Example

    The whole place reeked of stale cigarette smoke.

  • Example

    His clothes reeked with sweat.

  • Example

    The proposal reeks of corruption.

reek Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reek

Phrases with reek

  • cause chaos or destruction

    Example

    The storm reeked havoc on the small town.

  • give a strong impression of being in a state of despair

    Example

    His actions reeked of desperation as he tried to save his failing business.

  • have a strong sense of irony

    Example

    Her statement reeked with irony as she criticized her friend for being late when she herself was always late.

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Summary: reek in Brief

The verb 'reek' [riหk] means to have a strong, unpleasant smell or to give an impression of something unpleasant or undesirable. It can be used to describe smells like garlic or cigarette smoke, or to describe proposals that seem corrupt. Phrases like 'reek havoc' and 'reek of desperation' extend its usage to other contexts.