brood (n.)

  1. the young of an animal cared for at one time

    brood (v.)

  1. think moodily or anxiously about something

    [ Syn: dwell ]

  2. hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing; The terrible vision brooded over her all day long

    [ Syn: hover , loom , bulk large ]

  3. be in a huff and display ones displeasure; She is pouting because she didnt get what she wanted

    [ Syn: sulk , pout ]

  4. be in a huff; be silent or sullen

    [ Syn: grizzle , stew ]

  5. sit on (eggs); Birds brood; The female covers the eggs

    [ Syn: hatch , cover , incubate ]

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