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brood

noun
  1. the young of an animal cared for at one time
verb
  1. to sit on eggs
    β€œThe hens are brooding.”
    cover
  2. to think moodily or anxiously about something
    β€œI was sitting in the corner brooding just now, because everyone needs a hobby.”
    dwell
  3. to be in a huff
    β€œYou are brooding again and it is unbearable.”
    grizzle
  4. to be in a huff and display one's displeasure
    β€œStop brooding and enjoy the party.”
    pout
  5. to hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
    β€œThe terrible vision brooded over them all day long.”
    loom