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malodour vs reek

reek vs malodour

malodour and reek both are nouns.

malodour is not a verb while reek is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
malodour Yes No No No
reek Yes No Yes No
As nouns, malodour and reek are synonyms defined as:
  • malodour and reek: a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
Other synonyms of malodour include fetor, foetor, malodor, mephitis, stench, stink.
malodour (noun) reek (noun)
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
malodour (verb) reek (verb)
be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face
smell badly and offensively
have an element suggestive (of something)
give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.
Difference between malodour and reek

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