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sulk(s)

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(Entry 1 of 2)

as in pouts, tantrum

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for sulk(s)

fit,
pet,
pouts,
tantrum,
tizzy

dander,
temper

affront,
barb,
brickbat,
dig,
indignity,
insult,
put-down,
slap,
slight,
slur

agitation,
angriness,
displeasure,
distress,
disturbance,
indignation,
irateness,
ire,
outrage,
perturbation,
upset

aggravation,
anger,
annoyance,
bother,
botheration,
discomfort,
exasperation,
frustration,
grief,
irritation,
vexation

dudgeon,
huff,
miff,
offense
(or offence),
peeve,
pique,
resentment,
umbrage

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for sulk(s)

satisfaction

appeasement,
mollification,
pacification

contentment,
delight,
gratification,
happiness,
pleasure

sulks

verb

present tense third-person singular of sulk

Synonyms of sulks (Entry 2 of 2)

to silently go about in a bad mood

the toddler would sulk for hours whenever he didn't get his way

Synonyms for sulks

grumps,
mopes,
pouts

Words Related to sulks

broods,
dwells (on),
mulls (over),
muses (over),
ponders

frowns,
glowers,
lowers
(also lours),
scowls

carries on,
takes on

pets

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