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smolder

/ˈsməʊldə/

/ˈsmoʊldər/

Translations

smoldernoun

smolders

combustion lenteTerme général pour un feu qui brûle lentement sans flamme.

The smolder of the campfire continued long after the flames had died down.

La combustion lente du feu de camp a continué longtemps après que les flammes se furent éteintes.

Additional translations

couvaisonSens figuré, pour une émotion contenue ou à peine maîtrisée.

Synonyms

slow burn

simmering resentment

Antonyms

smolderverb

smoldered

Past Simple

smoldered

Past Participle

smoldering

Gerund

/ˈsməʊldə/

/ˈsmoʊldər/

couverSens figuré, pour une colère ou un ressentiment à peine retenu.

She could only smolder with resentment as she watched her rival receive the award.

Elle ne pouvait que couver de ressentiment en regardant sa rivale recevoir le prix.

couverPour un feu qui brûle sans flamme.

The campfire continued to smolder long after the flames had died down.

Le feu de camp a continué à couver longtemps après que les flammes se furent éteintes.

Synonyms

Antonyms

flame up

Definitions

smoldernoun

A process of burning slowly with smoke but no flame.

The smolder of the campfire continued long after the flames had died down.

A state of suppressed or barely controlled emotion, often anger or passion.

There was a smolder in his eyes that hinted at his hidden feelings.

smolderverb

To burn slowly with smoke but no flame.

The campfire continued to smolder long after the flames had died down.

To show or feel barely suppressed anger, hatred, or another powerful emotion.

She could only smolder with resentment as she watched her rival receive the award.