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brooding

verb , present participle of brood

Synonyms and Antonyms of brooding

to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop

don't disturb the hen while she's brooding

Synonyms of brooding

hatching, incubating, setting, sitting

Words Related to brooding

laying, spawning

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