English noun: smolder | |||
1. | smolder (event) a fire that burns with thick smoke but no flame | ||
Samples | The smoulder suddenly became a blaze. | ||
Synonyms | smoulder | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fire | ||
English verb: smolder | |||
1. | smolder (change) burn slowly and without a flame | ||
Samples | A smoldering fire. | ||
Synonyms | smoulder | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | burn, combust | ||
2. | smolder (emotion) have strong suppressed feelings | ||
Synonyms | smoulder | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | experience, feel | ||