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English noun: smolder

1. smolder (event) a fire that burns with thick smoke but no flame


SamplesThe smoulder suddenly became a blaze.


Synonymssmoulder


Broader (hypernym)fire


English verb: smolder

1. smolder (change) burn slowly and without a flame


SamplesA smoldering fire.


Synonymssmoulder


Pattern of useSomething ----s


Broader (hypernym)burn, combust

2. smolder (emotion) have strong suppressed feelings


Synonymssmoulder


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)experience, feel









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