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SIMMERING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Simmering.

Simmering - as a noun

Cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boiling10stewing11

Simmering - as a verb

To cook or undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.

Example: "The soup simmered on the stove."

To cause to cook or to cause to undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.

Example: "Simmer the soup for five minutes, then serve."

To be on the point of breaking out into anger; to be agitated.

To remain angry with someone or something past the point of exhaustion; to resign oneself to holding a grudge, especially after some failed attempts to resolve a situation.

Example: "I tried to get through to him; all that's left for me to do is simmer."

Example Sentences

"The simmering pot of soup smelled delicious."
"She felt a simmering anger towards her ex-boyfriend."
"The simmering tension in the room was palpable."
"His simmering resentment towards his boss affected his productivity."
"The simmering conflict between the two gangs erupted into violence."
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Word Game Points

Is SIMMERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, simmering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SIMMERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SIMMERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, simmering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SIMMERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SIMMERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, simmering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SIMMERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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