HyperDic: smolder

English > 3 senses of the word smolder:
VERBchangesmolder, smoulderburn slowly and without a flame
emotionsmolder, smoulderhave strong suppressed feelings
NOUNeventsmolder, smouldera fire that burns with thick smoke but no flame
smolder > pronunciation
Soundssmow'lder
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English > smolder: 3 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningA fire that burns with thick smoke but no flame.
Synonymsmoulder
BroaderfireThe event of something burning (often destructive)
Spanishcombustión latente
English > smolder: 3 senses > verb 1, change
MeaningBurn slowly and without a flame.
PatternSomething ----s
Example"a smoldering fire"
Synonymsmoulder
Broaderburn, combustUndergo combustion
Spanisharder
English > smolder: 3 senses > verb 2, emotion
MeaningHave strong suppressed feelings.
PatternSomebody ----s
Synonymsmoulder
Broaderfeel, experienceUndergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

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