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What does "smolder" mean in this sentence? Why does he say that?

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Rebecca

"Smolder" in this context means to make a facial expression that is considered seductive. When Flynn tells Rapunzel, "Here comes the smolder," he is telling her that he is going to make a facial expression that will make her fall in love with Flynn. He says this phrase because he is trying to convince Rapunzel to let him go. However, this is not the only definition of "smolder." It also can mean to burn something slowly with just the smoke and no flames.

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