smolder

Definition of smolder

Verbs

burn slowly and without a flame
"a smoldering fire"
Synonyms:
smoulder
Type of:
burn, combust
undergo combustion
have strong suppressed feelings
Synonyms:
smoulder
Type of:
experience, feel
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

Nouns

a fire that burns with thick smoke but no flame
Synonyms:
smoulder
Type of:
fire
the event of something burning (often destructive)

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Words that contain smolder

smoldering
 smolderingly