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“Reeking” or “Wreaking”

reeking / wreaking are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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reeking r·IY·k·ih·ng

  • verbsmell badly and offensively.
  • verbbe wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face.
  • verbgive off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc..
  • adjectivewet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears.
  • adjectivegiving off a strong unpleasant smell.

wreaking r·IY·k·ih·ng

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

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“reeking”

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“wreaking”

  • …rescue a fellow "inmate", irreverently wreaking havoc on suburbia every step…
  • …on 10 September 1512 and wreaking havoc across much of the
  • …force of alien invaders is wreaking havoc on Earth from the…

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