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smoldered

/ˈsməʊldəd/

/ˈsmoʊldərd/

Translations

smolderverb

smoldered

Past Simple

smoldered

Past Simple

smoldered

Past Participle

smoldering

Gerund

/ˈsməʊldə/

/ˈsmoʊldər/

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.

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

flame up

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.