smouldering

A strong feeling of anger or bitterness that is held in and not expressed.

Describes a fire that burns slowly with smoke but no flame.

Refers to what is left after a large fire, still burning slightly.

The remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed, still burning slightly.

The site of a destroyed building or place, with parts still burning slowly.

Refers to ash that is still hot and burning slowly from a fire.