Associations to the word «Smouldering»

Pictures for the word «Smouldering»

Wiktionary

SMOULDER, verb. (intransitive) (chiefly British) Alternative form of smolder
SMOULDER, verb. (obsolete) To smother; to suffocate; to choke.
SMOULDER, noun. (obsolete) smoke; smother

Dictionary definition

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

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