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Penetrating vs Reeking - What's the difference?

penetrating | reeking | Synonyms |

Penetrating is a synonym of reeking.


As adjectives the difference between penetrating and reeking

is that penetrating is able to pierce or penetrate while reeking is totally stinking.

As verbs the difference between penetrating and reeking

is that penetrating is while reeking is .

penetrating

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • able to pierce or penetrate
    • The skunk produces a penetrating odor.
  • demonstrating acute or keen understanding
    • His novel shows a penetrating insight into the criminal mind.

    Verb

    (head)

    • reeking

    English

    Alternative forms

    * reekin (Geordie)

    Verb

    (head)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • Totally stinking.