foeteō — meaning in English

English meaning

• reek noun A strong, unpleasant smell.
• stink verb To give off a strong, unpleasant smell.

Senses

foeteō is used for these senses in English:

• reek (intransitive) To have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell.
• stink (intransitive) To have a strong bad smell.

reek — full definition

1. noun A strong, unpleasant smell.
2. verb To give off a strong, unpleasant odor.
3. verb To be strongly suggestive of something bad or suspicious.

stink — full definition

1. verb To give off a strong, unpleasant smell.
2. verb To be very bad in quality (informal).
3. noun A strong bad smell.
4. noun A fuss, complaint, or public objection (informal).

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