reek

Letters that make reek

e, k, r are letters that make 'reek'

Words within reek

re, EE, Re are words within 'reek'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of reek

reeks, reeky, creek, Creek, Greek are words created by adding a letter to 'reek'


5 possible definitions for 'reek'

Reek as "a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant"

Under this definition, reek is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

malodor, malodour, stench, stink, mephitis, fetor, foetor have the same meaning as 'reek'

reek as a type

'reek' can be a type of odour, odor, smell, olfactory sensation, olfactory perception.

Types of reek

niff, pong are types of 'reek'.

Derivatives of reek

miasmic, stink, reek, malodorous, malodourous, unpleasant-smelling, ill-smelling, stinky, mephitic are derivatives of 'reek'.


Reek as "be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face"

Under this definition, reek is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

fume has the same meaning as reek

reek as a type

'reek' can be a type of exude, transude, ooze, exudate, ooze out.


Reek as "smell badly and offensively"

Under this definition, reek is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

stink has the same meaning as reek

reek as a type

'reek' can be a type of smell.

Derivatives of reek

stinker, malodor, malodour, stench, stink, reek, mephitis, fetor, foetor are derivatives of 'reek'.

Example of reek used within this context

"The building reeks of smoke"


Reek as "give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc."

Under this definition, reek is a verb and has the following properties:

reek as a type

'reek' can be a type of emit, give out, give off.

Example of reek used within this context

"Marshes reeking in the sun"


Reek as "have an element suggestive (of something)"

Under this definition, reek is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

smack, smell have the same meaning as 'reek'

reek as a type

'reek' can be a type of evoke, suggest, paint a picture.



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