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reek vs odor

odor vs reek

reek and odor both are nouns.

reek is a verb but odor is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reek Yes No Yes No
odor Yes No No No
As nouns, odor is a hypernym of reek; that is, odor is a word with a broader meaning than reek:
  • reek: a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
  • odor: the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
Other hypernyms of reek include odour, olfactory perception, olfactory sensation, smell.
reek (noun) odor (noun)
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant any property detected by the olfactory system
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
reek (verb) odor (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 odor

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