What is the meaning of smoldering?

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verb

Burn slowly and without a flame.
- usage: "a smoldering fire"
- synonyms: smolder, smoulder
Have strong suppressed feelings.
- synonyms: smolder, smoulder

adjective

Showing scarcely suppressed anger."her tone was... Conversational although... Her eyes were smoldering- James Hensel
- synonyms: smouldering

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