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smoulder

/ˈsməʊldə(r)/verb

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सुलगना

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verb
  1. 1

    [I]

    to burn slowly with smoke but without a flame

    सुलगना

    • The fire was still smouldering the next morning.
    • a smouldering cigarette

    Synonyms burn smoke

    Opposite blaze flare

  2. 2

    [I] ~ (with sth)

    to have a strong feeling, especially of anger or hatred, that you do not fully express

    (क्रोध या नफ़रत से) अंदर ही अंदर सुलगना, भीतर ही भीतर जलना

    • She smouldered with resentment.
    • His eyes smouldered with anger.

    Synonyms seethe fume simmer boil

  3. 3

    [I]

    (of a feeling or conflict) to continue for a long time without being expressed openly or ended

    (भावना या विवाद का) दबे-दबे बने रहना

    • The dispute smouldered on for years.

    Synonyms simmer linger persist