noun
- A distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant.
verb
- Have an element suggestive (of something. )
- usage: "his speeches smacked of racism"; "this passage smells of plagiarism"
- Smell badly and offensively.
- usage: "The building reeks of smoke"
- synonyms: stink
- Be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face.
- synonyms: fume
- Give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc..
- usage: "Marshes reeking in the sun"
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