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reek vs paint a picture

paint a picture vs reek

reek is a noun but paint a picture is not a noun.

reek and paint a picture both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reek Yes No Yes No
paint a picture No No Yes No
As verbs, paint a picture is a hypernym of reek; that is, paint a picture is a word with a broader meaning than reek:
  • reek: have an element suggestive (of something)
  • paint a picture: call to mind
Other hypernyms of reek include evoke, suggest.
reek (noun) paint a picture (noun)
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
reek (verb) paint a picture (verb)
be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face call to mind
smell badly and offensively
have an element suggestive (of something)
give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.
Difference between reek and paint a picture

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