Definition of 'brood'

Noun

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

Verb

1. think moodily or anxiously about something
      Synonyms: dwell
2. hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing; "The terrible vision brooded over her all day long"
      Synonyms: hover loom bulk large
3. be in a huff and display one's displeasure; "She is pouting because she didn't get what she wanted"
      Synonyms: sulk pout
4. be in a huff; be silent or sullen
      Synonyms: grizzle stew
5. sit on (eggs); "Birds brood"; "The female covers the eggs"
      Synonyms: hatch cover incubate

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