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smolder definition

smol·der (smōl′dər)

intransitive verb

  1. to burn and smoke without flame; be consumed by slow combustion
  2. to exist in a suppressed state or with activity stifled
  3. to have or show feelings of suppressed anger or hate

Etymology: ME smoldren < Gmc *smul-: for IE base see smell

noun

the act or condition of smoldering

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