DUDGEONS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

dudgeons

noun

plural of dudgeon

as in huffs

the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity stomped off in high dudgeon after having his honor questioned

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Noun

David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.

— Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.

— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Nov. 2025

Definition of huffs

Noun

The senator said that Democrats campaigned heavily on affordability and economic frustrations but will now pursue priorities that are disconnected from what motivated voters to support them this year.

— Jennifer Radcliffe, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026
What readers are saying The conversation explores the challenges and frustrations faced by job seekers, particularly in fields impacted by AI and automation.

— Adeline Von Drehle, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of frustrations

Noun

As two formidable women go head-to-head, their battle for the soul of Longview exposes the secrets, resentments, and desires lurking beneath its picture-perfect surface.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
China and Russia each have to manage relationships with 14 neighbors, many of which are unfriendly or carry resentments from histories of conflict.

— Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of resentments

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International games don’t always deliver marquee offenses, but Spanish fans should get a good look at one of the league’s hottest quarterbacks.

— Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
Morrow is a 45-year-old woman convicted of misdemeanor assault and three petty offenses for blocking a Department of Homeland Security building and touching an agent’s shoulder in south Charlotte last November.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026

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duding (up)

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