Another word for sulk
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Verb
To be sullenly aloof or withdrawn, as in silent resentment or protest
- To pass in gloom, dullness, etc.
- To move in a listless or aimless manner, especially from being sad or depressed:
- To think gloomily and persistently about something; be dejected.
- To stroke or pat (now, esp., an animal) affectionately
- (Informal) To kiss, embrace, fondle, etc., passionately in mutual sexual stimulation
- To be in a pet; sulk
- To utter or express with a pout.
- To exhibit displeasure or disappointment; sulk.
- To project or protrude:
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Another word for sulk
Verb
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- To express (displeasure, for example) with a frowning facial expression.
- To wrinkle or contract the brow as an expression of anger or disapproval.
- To contract the eyebrows and lower the corners of the mouth in showing displeasure; look angry, irritated, or sullen
- To push out or protrude (the lips).
- To project or protrude:
- To exhibit displeasure or disappointment; sulk.
- To express (disapproval, for example) by wrinkling the brow.
- To regard something with disapproval or distaste:
- To contract the brows and lower the corners of the mouth, as in displeasure, sternness, or concentration
- To stare with sullen anger; scowl
- To look or stare angrily or sullenly:
- To become lower; sink, fall, become reduced, etc.
- To let, bring, or move down to a lower level.
- To weaken; undermine:
- (Informal) To irritate; annoy:
- To have sharp pains in the bowels.
- To have or cause to have sharp pain in the bowels.
- To complain; grumble
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