as in pouted
to silently go about in a bad mood
the toddler would sulk for hours whenever he didn't get his way
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Rafael Andres, 61, pouted as the verdict was read before Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Zachary James.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
21 Nov. 2025 -
While Jenner pouted her lips and flashed the peace sign, Aire stared at the camera.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Behar scowled at Goldberg's comment, which opened the floodgates for the remaining panelists.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Good to know that kidnapping is still generally frowned upon by the French government.—
Elie Mystal,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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My mother has never sought attention, and self-promotion is largely frowned upon in our family.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Sulked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sulked. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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