reek vs stench

reek and stench both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reek	Yes	No	Yes	No
stench	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, reek and stench are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of reek include fetor, foetor, malodor, malodour, mephitis, stink.

reek (noun)	stench (noun)
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant	a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

reek (verb)	stench (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.