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BROODS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Broods.

Broods - as a noun

The young of an animal cared for at one time

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

Broods - as a verb

Think moodily or anxiously about something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dwell9

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

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bulk largehover11loom6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hang8
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)
pout6sulk8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be in a huff; be silent or sullen

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grizzle26stew7

Sit on (eggs)

Example: "Birds brood"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cover10hatch13incubate12

Example Sentences

"She broods over her failed relationship."
"He broods about his missed opportunities."
"The hen broods over her eggs to keep them warm."
"He often broods in silence, lost in thought."
"She broods over the injustices of the world."
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Word Game Points

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

BROODS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BROODS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, broods is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BROODS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is BROODS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, broods is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BROODS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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