Sulk and Tantrum

Sulk

Sulk noun - A state of resentful silence or irritability.

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

Nearby Words: sulky, sulking, sulked, sulkily

Tantrum

Tantrum noun - An outburst or display of excited anger.
Usage example: had a tantrum when he found his little sister using his model paints
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Synonyms for Tantrum

Sulk and tantrum are semantically related. You can use "Sulk" instead a noun "Tantrum".

How words are described

massive massive sulk massive tantrum
big big sulk big tantrum
little little sulk little tantrum
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