Definitions
- Referring to a fire that is burning slowly with smoke but no flame. - Describing a feeling of anger or resentment that is suppressed but still present. - Talking about a situation or issue that is potentially dangerous or explosive but has not yet escalated.
- Describing a liquid that is boiling or bubbling vigorously. - Referring to a person who is extremely angry and agitated. - Talking about a situation or issue that is causing intense emotions or tension.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe intense emotions.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a situation or issue.
- 3Both words can be used as verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Seethe implies a higher level of intensity than smolder.
- 2Action: Smolder suggests a slow burn or simmering, while seethe implies a more explosive or immediate reaction.
- 3Physicality: Smolder is often associated with smoke or fire, while seethe is more commonly used to describe human emotions.
- 4Duration: Smolder can last for a longer period of time than seethe.
- 5Connotation: Smolder can have a negative or positive connotation, while seethe is almost always negative.
Remember this!
Smolder and seethe are both verbs that describe intense emotions or situations. However, smolder suggests a slow burn or simmering, while seethe implies a more explosive or immediate reaction. Smolder can also refer to a situation that is potentially dangerous or explosive but has not yet escalated, while seethe is almost always used to describe negative emotions such as anger or frustration.
