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Difference between Reek of something and Reek with something

reek of something

1. smell strongly of smth. usually nasty:

  • The whole room reeked of tobacco smoke.

2. suggest or intimate smth. bad:

  • His story reeks of dishonesty; I don’t believe a word of it.

reek with something

1. = reek of something 1:

  • Sam appeared with Haley’s horse by his side, reeking with sweat.

2. seem to be full of smth.:

  • The water was absolutely reeking with all kinds of fish with queer names.