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noun
verb
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
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noun
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
verb
be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face
verb
smell badly and offensively
“The building reeks of smoke”
verb
have an element suggestive (of something)
“his speeches smacked of racism”
verb
give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.
“Marshes reeking in the sun”
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The building reeks of smoke
his speeches smacked of racism
this passage smells of plagiarism
Marshes reeking in the sun
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