Word of the day
smolder
1. exist in a suppressed or concealed state
“the controversy smoldered on for several years”
2. show or feel barely suppressed anger, hatred, or another powerful emotion
“Anna smoldered with indignation”
verb
/ˈsmoʊldər/
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"Her feelings for him began to smolder in her heart, but she tried to _____ her affection completely."
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- seethe
- belittle
- resist
- acknowledge
- brew
- fester
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Find a word related to smolder
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