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smolder (s) (noun), smolders (pl)
Smoke coming from something that is burning slowly without a flame: The man's cigar produced acrid smolders for anyone who was walking behind him outside.
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smolder (verb), smolders; smoldered; smoldering
1. To burn slowly with no flames and very little smoke: The trees and bushes of the wildfires are still smoldering after several days.
2. To feel strong emotions but keep them hidden from others: Alan's rejection by the company smoldered with anger in his thoughts and feelings.
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