Emitting smoke and flames but not fully burning
धधकता हुआ
English Usage: The smoldering ruins of the house were a grim reminder of the fire.
Hindi Usage: घर के धधकते हुए खंडहर एक भयानक यादगार थे।
To burn slowly without flames
धीरे-धीरे जलना
English Usage: The coals continued to smolder long after the fire had died down.
Hindi Usage: आग बुझ जाने के बाद भी कोयले धीरे-धीरे जलते रहे।