simmer

intransitive verb

To be cooked gently or remain just at or below the boiling point.

intransitive verb

To be filled with pent-up emotion.

intransitive verb

To be in a state of mild agitation or turmoil.

intransitive verb

To develop in a slow or unexcited way: synonym: boil.

intransitive verb

To cook (food) gently in a liquid just at or below the boiling point.

intransitive verb

To keep (a liquid) near or just below the boiling point.

noun

The state or process of simmering.

phrasal verb

To become calm after excitement or anger.

noun

A Scotch form of summer.