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"
- Be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face.
- Give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc..
- usage: "Marshes reeking in the sun"
- synonyms: reek
adjective
- Wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears.
- usage: "wiped his reeking neck"
- synonyms: watery
- Giving off a strong unpleasant smell. .
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