What is the meaning of smolder?

noun

  • A fire that burns with thick smoke but no flame.
    • usage: "the smoulder suddenly became a blaze"

verb

  • Burn slowly and without a flame.
    • usage: "a smoldering fire"
  • Have strong suppressed feelings.
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