What is another word for smacks of?
Pronunciation: [smˈaks ɒv] (IPA) 
The phrase "smacks of" implies that a particular attribute or quality is present to a significant degree. Synonyms for this phrase include "reeks of," "hints at," "suggests," "resembles," "evokes," and "echoes." Each of these options conveys different nuances of the connotation. For instance, "reeks of" is a highly negative way of saying something smacks of an unpleasant attribute. "Hints at" and "suggests" are more subtle and neutral alternatives that imply a possibility of the attribute's presence. "Resembles" is a synonym that focuses on the similarity between two things, while "evokes" and "echoes" evoke the attribute without directly stating it.
