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smolder in Russian

smolder in Russian is тлеть — smolder means to burn gently and produce smoke, without much of a flame.

smolder in Russian

тлеть
verb
Pronounced: tlet
(intransitive, now, US) To burn with no flame and little smoke.

What does "smolder" mean?

  1. verb To burn gently and produce smoke, without much of a flame.
    "Behind him, where the deer had been, smoldered a large circle of grass and trees."
  2. verb To show quiet signs of strong feelings, such as anger or passion, that are being held back.
  3. verb To remain hidden or held back, without fully coming out.
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smolder in a sentence

  • Behind him, where the deer had been, smoldered a large circle of grass and trees.
  • The remains of the bonfire were left to smolder for hours.

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What is "smolder" in Russian?
"smolder" in Russian is тлеть. smolder means: To burn gently and produce smoke, without much of a flame.
How do you pronounce тлеть?
"smolder" in Russian is тлеть, pronounced "tlet".
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