reeking (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /riːk/

Definition

To smell strongly and unpleasantly.

Examples

• The garbage cans reeked in the summer heat.

• His clothes reeked of smoke.

• The whole house reeked of stale beer.

How to Use reeking

reek of (prepositional phrase)

To have a strong, unpleasant smell of something. — "The dumpster reeked of rotting food."

Synonyms of reeking

Words with a similar meaning to reeking:

• smell
• stink
• foul
• fetid

Antonyms of reeking

Words with the opposite meaning to reeking:

• fragrant
• aromatic

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