1. (

• smack ,
• reek ,
• smell ,

) have an element suggestive (of something); "his speeches smacked of racism"; "this passage smells of plagiarism" ;

2. (

• reek ,
• stink

) smell badly and offensively; "The building reeks of smoke" ;

3. (

• reek ,
• fume

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

4. (

• reek

) give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.; "Marshes reeking in the sun" ;

1. (

• reeking ,
• watery ,

) wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears; "wiped his reeking neck" ;

2. (

• reeking

) giving off a strong unpleasant smell ;