brood
To keep thinking sadly or angrily about something.
brood in a sentence
- Ella sat by the window to brood over losing the final, replaying every missed goal.
- Don't sit and brood over the lost kite all evening; we can make a new one tomorrow.
Words that mean something similar
mope, sulk, fret
More words about emotions & feelings
- burden: A heavy load to carry, or a worry that weighs on your mind.
- captivate: To hold someone's attention completely because they find something wonderful.
- cherish: To love and care for something very much.
- composed: Calm and in control of your feelings.
- console: To comfort someone who is sad.
- contempt: A strong feeling that someone or something is worthless.
- content: Happy and satisfied with what you have.
- covet: To badly want something that belongs to someone else.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
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