reek of sth
— phrasal verb with reek uk/riːk/us/riːk/verb [ I ] informal
If an event or situation reeks of an unpleasant quality, it seems to be caused by or connected to that quality:
His promotion reeks of favouritism.
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Conditions and characteristics
- -ance
- -ancy
- ability
- ambience
- attribute
- character
- complexion
- condition
- detail
- feature
- hallmark
- karma
- lineament
- local colour
- middle name
- mien
- nature
- resonate
- smack
- tenor
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