Brooding and Contemplation

Brooding

Brooding noun - Persistent morbid meditation on a problem.
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Contemplation and brooding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contemplation" instead a noun "Brooding".

Nearby Words: brood, broody, brooded, brooder

Contemplation

Contemplation noun - Long or deep thinking about spiritual matters.
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Brooding and contemplation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brooding" instead a noun "Contemplation".

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