ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Simmering

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈsɪməɹɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Simmering is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of simmer.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of simmer.

More Meanings

  1. The act of something that simmers.

Example Sentences

The women's insistence since 1992 on justice for Palestinians predicted the political simmerings that would accompany partial justice and a limited peace process […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for simmering

Depending on context, synonyms include stewing, boiling.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include stewing, boiling, smouldering, burning, rumbling, blazing.

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