What is the meaning of brood?

noun

  • The young of an animal cared for at one time.

verb

  • Think moodily or anxiously about something.
  • Hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing.
    • usage: "The terrible vision brooded over her all day long"
  • Be in a huff and display one's displeasure.
    • usage: "She is pouting because she didn't get what she wanted"
  • Be in a huff; be silent or sullen.
  • Sit on (eggs. )
    • usage: "Birds brood"; "The female covers the eggs"
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