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simmer

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪmər/

To cook food in liquid kept just below the boiling point, or to remain in a state of suppressed anger or tension.

Simmer the sauce for twenty minutes to thicken it properly.
She could feel her frustration simmer as the meeting dragged on for another hour.
The neighborhood tension continued to simmer after the controversial new law was announced.

simmer down (phrasal verb): to become calmer after being angry or excited — "Please simmer down so we can discuss this rationally."
simmer with (collocation): to be filled with a strong, suppressed emotion — "He was simmering with rage but refused to say a word."

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