Synonyms for brood

Synonyms for (noun) brood

Synonyms: brood

Definition: the young of an animal cared for at one time

Similar words: animal group

Definition: a group of animals


Synonyms for (verb) brood

Synonyms: brood, incubate, hatch, cover

Definition: sit on (eggs)

Usage: Birds brood; The female covers the eggs

Similar words: multiply, reproduce, procreate

Definition: have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant

Usage: The Bible tells people to procreate


Synonyms: dwell, brood

Definition: think moodily or anxiously about something

Similar words: care, worry

Definition: be concerned with

Usage: I worry about my grades


Synonyms: brood, stew, grizzle

Definition: be in a huff; be silent or sullen

Similar words: sulk, pout, brood

Definition: be in a huff and display one's displeasure

Usage: She is pouting because she didn't get what she wanted


Synonyms: loom, brood, bulk large, hover

Definition: hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing

Usage: The terrible vision brooded over her all day long

Similar words: hang

Definition: be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive

Usage: This worry hangs on my mind; The cloud of suspicion hangs over her


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