Dudgeon and Sulk

Dudgeon

Dudgeon noun - The feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity.
Usage example: stomped off in high dudgeon after having his honor questioned

Sulk and dudgeon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sulk" instead a noun "Dudgeon".

Sulk

Sulk noun - A state of resentful silence or irritability.

Dudgeon and sulk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dudgeon" instead a noun "Sulk".

Nearby Words: sulky, sulking, sulked, sulkily
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