1. had a strong, unpleasant smell
Usage: past tense of ‘reek’
2. strongly suggested or indicated something undesirable
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The garbage can reeked in the summer heat.
• His clothes reeked of cigarette smoke.
• The old fish reeked so badly we had to throw it away.
• The whole situation reeked of corruption.
• The abandoned building reeked of decay.
• Her excuse reeked of dishonesty.