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reek vs malodour

malodour vs reek

reek and malodour both are nouns.

reek is a verb but malodour is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reek Yes No Yes No
malodour Yes No No No
As nouns, reek and malodour are synonyms defined as:
  • reek and malodour: a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
Other synonyms of reek include fetor, foetor, malodor, mephitis, stench, stink.
reek (noun) malodour (noun)
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
reek (verb) malodour (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 reek and malodour

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