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reeking

/ˈɹikɪŋ/ · 7 letters · 6 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears

    wiped his reeking neck

  2. verb

    have an element suggestive (of something)

    his speeches smacked of racism

  3. verb

    smell badly and offensively

    The building reeks of smoke

  4. verb

    be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face

  5. verb

    give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.

    Marshes reeking in the sun

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