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stink vs reek

reek vs stink

stink and reek both are nouns.

stink and reek both are verbs.

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

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