Brood and Engender

Brood

Brood verb - To cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop.
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Synonyms for Brood

Engender and brood are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Engender" instead a verb "Brood".

Nearby Words: brooding, broody, brooded, brooder

Engender

Engender verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).

Brood and engender are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brood" instead a verb "Engender".

Nearby Word: engendering
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