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combust vs smolder

smolder vs combust

combust is not a noun while smolder is a noun.

combust and smolder both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
combust No No Yes No
smolder Yes No Yes No
As verbs, smolder is a hyponym of combust; that is, smolder is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than combust:
  • combust: undergo combustion
  • smolder: burn slowly and without a flame
Other hyponyms of combust include burn down, burn up, go up, smoulder, scorch, sear, singe, deflagrate, flame, blaze up, burn up, flame up, flare, blaze.
combust (noun) smolder (noun)
a fire that burns with thick smoke but no flame
combust (verb) smolder (verb)
undergo combustion burn slowly and without a flame
get very angry and fly into a rage have strong suppressed feelings
cause to become violent or angry
start to burn or burst into flames
cause to burn or combust
Difference between combust and smolder

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