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reek vs stink

stink vs reek

reek and stink both are nouns.

reek and stink both are verbs.

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

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