verb
- burns slowly without flame, producing smoke
- exists in a suppressed or concealed state, ready to break out
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The campfire smolders long after the flames die out.
- Cigarette ash smolders in the ashtray.
- The forest fire smolders beneath the surface for days.
- Anger smolders in his eyes as he listens to the criticism.
- Resentment smolders between the two former friends.
- The conflict smolders despite attempts at peace talks.