brood

/bɹˈuːd/

/ˈbɹud/

Brood

all the young of a bird hatched at the same time, or the young of an animal cared at together

to brood

MAIN VERB

think moodily or anxiously about something

synonyms : dwell

to sit on an egg until it hatches

synonyms : cover

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

synonyms : bulk large

be in a huff; be silent or sullen

synonyms : grizzle

be in a huff and display one's displeasure

synonyms : pout

Examples

1. I'm brooding.

2. It was brooding.

3. And he's brooding the whole time.

4. He's brooding a little bit, yes.