
Smoulder
Physical Smouldering
Used to describe something physically burning without flame, usually after a fire.

After the campfire, the logs smouldered for hours.
Hidden Danger
Can imply a hidden danger, as smouldering material can reignite into flames.

Careful! The smouldering debris might flare up again.
Lingering Effect
Smouldering often suggests a situation's effects are lingering and not fully extinguished.

Tensions from the argument were still smouldering the next day.
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