Synonyms of reeked

reeked

verb

past tense of reek

as in smelled

to give off an extremely unpleasant smell

those old sneakers reek something awful

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smelled
• stank
• decomposed
• exhaled
• disgusted
• savored
• rotted
• decayed
• offended
• spoiled
• revolted
• repulsed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reeked

But the next three years reeked of alpha decay—the firm’s average yearly gain slumped from eighteen per cent to nine. — Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

His shirt reeked of the flowery-formaldehyde tartness of mothballs pickling dress pockets in a closet. — Literary Hub, 3 June 2026

The Phillies still trailed, and the move reeked of desperation from Mattingly, who is desperate because his team cannot score runs. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 31 May 2026

The gangway between the tents opened up to a vast area of benches that reeked of wet dogs under the pressure of texturizing sprays, mousse, rollers, flat irons, and blow-dryers. — Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026

Ed’s uncle’s garage apartment reeked of must and jug wine. — Nick Dothée, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026

Even the goal of bringing Saleh back this past offseason reeked of desperation. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026

The bathroom reeked of mold, its windowless walls preventing damp towels from ever fully drying. — Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 Oct. 2025

What initially reeked of hometown fantasy appears to have real legs. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025