Definition of Brood

Noun: brood  brood

  1. The young of an animal cared for at one time
Verb: brood  brood
  1. Think moodily or anxiously about something
    - dwell
     
  2. Hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
    "The terrible vision brooded over her all day long";
    - hover, loom, bulk large
     
  3. Be in a huff and display one's displeasure
    "She is brooding because she didn't get what she wanted";
    - sulk, pout
     
  4. Be in a huff; be silent or sullen
    - grizzle, stew
     
  5. Sit on (eggs)
    "Birds brood";
    - hatch, cover, incubate

See also:
brooches
brooded

Anagrams containing the word brood

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