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Synonyms of reek

10 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for reek is smell. Other synonyms of reek are stink. The opposite of reek is deodorize.

Synonyms and similar words for reek

verbTo be evidently associated with something unpleasant.

  • smackTo indicate or suggest something; used with of.

verbMore synonyms

  • funk
  • honk
  • hum UK, slangTo reek, smell bad.
  • niffTo smell bad; to stink.
  • pongTo stink, to smell bad.
  • smellFollowed by like or of if descriptive: to have a particular smell, whether good or bad.
  • stinkTo have a strong bad smell.
  • stink to high heavenTo have a very strong and unpleasant smell.
  • whiff

Opposite of reek

verbMore antonyms

Meaning of reek

  1. noun A strong unpleasant smell.
  2. noun Vapour; steam; smoke; fume.
  3. verb To have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell.

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Questions about synonyms of reek

What is another word for reek?
Reek has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as smell and stink.
What is the opposite of reek?
The opposite of reek is deodorize.
What does reek mean?
Reek means a strong unpleasant smell.

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