Associations to the word «Smoldering»

Wiktionary

SMOLDER, verb. (intransitive) (US) To burn with no flame and little smoke.
SMOLDER, verb. (intransitive) (figuratively) To show signs of repressed anger or suppressed mental turmoil or other strong emotion, such as passion.

Dictionary definition

SMOLDER, noun. A fire that burns with thick smoke but no flame; "the smoulder suddenly became a blaze".
SMOLDER, verb. Burn slowly and without a flame; "a smoldering fire".
SMOLDER, verb. Have strong suppressed feelings.

Wise words

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