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Verb: simmer  si-mu(r)
  1. (cooking) boil slowly at low temperature
    "simmer the sauce"; "simmering water"
     
  2. (of a disagreement, conflict, or tension) remain in a state of contained but ongoing agitation or unrest
    "The dispute between the two countries continued to simmer for years"
     
  3. Experience or exhibit barely-suppressed anger, frustration, or other strong emotions
    "He simmered with resentment throughout the meeting"
Noun: simmer  si-mu(r)
  1. Temperature just below the boiling point
    "the stew remained at a simmer for hours"
     
  2. [informal] An enthusiast who regularly plays simulation games, especially complex or realistic ones such as flight simulators
    "Dedicated simmers often invest in elaborate setups to enhance their experience"

Derived forms: simmers, simmering, simmered

Type of: boil, temperature

Encyclopedia: Simmer