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English noun: smoulder

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


SamplesThe smoulder suddenly became a blaze.


Synonymssmolder


Broader (hypernym)fire


English verb: smoulder

1. smoulder (emotion) have strong suppressed feelings


Synonymssmolder


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)experience, feel

2. smoulder (change) burn slowly and without a flame


SamplesA smoldering fire.


Synonymssmolder


Pattern of useSomething ----s


Broader (hypernym)burn, combust









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