reeked
Gave off stench
Reeked is the past tense of reek, meaning to smell strongly and unpleasantly: The alley reeked of garbage.
Figuratively, something reeks of a quality when it's saturated with it, usually negatively: The deal reeked of corruption, His excuse reeked of desperation.
Powerfully offensive odor
- foulnessOffensive, corrupt quality
- malodorUnpleasant, offensive smell
- putridityState of rotting
- fetorIntense, offensive odor
miasma · rankness · funk · smell · whiff · pong · effluvium · mustiness
Airborne combustion byproduct
- sweatMoisture from skin pores
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- urineRenal excretion fluid
- vomitEject stomach contents
tobacco · chemicals · exhaust · sulfur · manure · body odor · feet · breath
Sense of unease about motives
- corruptionDishonest abuse of power
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
- improprietyUnsuitable or inappropriate behavior
- wrongdoingUnethical or illegal action
dishonesty · foul play · conspiracy · cover-up · bribery · fraud · collusion · desperation
stench
Powerfully offensive odor
fetor · miasma · rankness · funk · smell · whiff · pong · effluvium · mustiness · staleness
smoke
Airborne combustion byproduct
vomit · tobacco · chemicals · exhaust · sulfur · manure · body odor · feet · breath · mildew
suspicion
Sense of unease about motives
- corruptionDishonest abuse of power
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
- improprietyUnsuitable or inappropriate behavior
wrongdoing · dishonesty · foul play · conspiracy · cover-up · bribery · fraud · collusion · desperation · insincerity
rot
Organic breakdown process
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- putrefactionBacterial breakdown of tissue
- spoilageFood degradation process
mold · carrion · offal · gangrene · necrosis · festering · carcass · compost · sewage · garbage
revulsion
Intense physical disgust
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- gaggingReflex throat constriction
- retchingHeaving without expelling
repulsion · disgust · loathing · aversion · distaste · repugnance · stomach-turning · sickening · offensive · vile