smolder

• Ein langsames, rauchloses oder stark rauchendes Verbrennen ohne sichtbare Flammen; auch das Schwelen oder Glimmen von Glut oder Feuer.

A noun referring to a fire that burns slowly and produces thick smoke without a visible flame.

1. Smoldering fireB2formalamerican

   A fire that burns slowly with thick smoke but without a visible flame.

   Schwelbrand

   • The campfire had died down to a smolder by morning.
   • A smolder in the basement was discovered by the firefighter.
   • The forest fire continued as a smolder under the damp leaves.

• Verb, das das langsame Verbrennen mit Rauch, aber ohne Flamme beschreibt, oder einen Zustand unterdrückter Emotionen bezeichnet.

A verb used to describe the act of burning slowly with smoke but no flame, or to indicate a state of suppressed emotion.

1. Burn slowly without flameB2formal

   To burn slowly with smoke but no flame, often producing a lot of smoke.

   Schwelen

   • The campfire continued to smolder long after the flames died out.
   • The cigarette butt was still smoldering in the ashtray.
   • The ruins of the building smoldered for hours after the fire was put out.

   Synonymeglowsmokesmoulder

2. Suppress strong emotionsB2formal

   To have strong feelings of anger, hatred, or passion that are not openly expressed.

   Groll hegen (Emotionen)

   • She smoldered with resentment after the unfair criticism.
   • He could feel his jealousy smoldering beneath a calm exterior.
   • The tension between them smoldered for years before finally erupting.

   Synonymeboilburnfumeseethesimmerstew

   Antonymeexpressreleasevent