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BROODED

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Brooded.

Brooded - as a noun

The young of an animal cared for at one time

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animal group
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Brooded - as a verb

Think moodily or anxiously about something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dwell

Hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing

Example: "The terrible vision brooded over her all day long"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bulk largehoverloom
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hang
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be in a huff and display one's displeasure

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
poutsulk
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be in a huff; be silent or sullen

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grizzlestew

Sit on (eggs)

Example: "Birds brood"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coverhatchincubate

Example Sentences

"He brooded over his failed relationship."
"She brooded about her upcoming exams."
"The detective brooded over the mysterious case."
"He brooded in silence, deep in thought."
"She brooded over her sister's cruel words."
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Word Game Points

Is BROODED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brooded is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BROODED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is BROODED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brooded is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BROODED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is BROODED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brooded is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BROODED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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