do a slow burn

VERB

frown

Synonyms

STRONGEST

glare glower grimace pout

STRONG

gloom lower sulk

WEAK

cloud up give a dirty look give the evil eye knit brows look black look daggers look stern

Antonyms

STRONGEST

grin smile

WEAK

approve condone encourage

VERB

glare

Synonyms

STRONGEST

frown gape gawk glower scowl stare

STRONG

bore fix gaze lower menace peer pierce wither

WEAK

look daggers stare angrily stare icily

Antonyms

STRONGEST

grin smile

STRONG

aid assist help

Example Sentences

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do a slow burn

“We get to do a slow burn, which isn’t as common any more,” she said.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 5, 2015

No, but he has caused plenty to do a slow burn.

From Time Magazine Archive