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- [duhj-uh n]
- /ˈdʌdʒ ən/
- /ˈdʌdʒ.ən/
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- [duhj-uh n]
- /ˈdʌdʒ ən/
Definitions of dudgeon word
- noun dudgeon a kind of wood used especially for the handles of knives, daggers, etc. 1
- noun dudgeon a handle or hilt made of this wood. 1
- noun dudgeon a dagger having such a hilt. 1
- noun dudgeon A feeling of offense or deep resentment. 1
- noun dudgeon feeling of indignation and anger 1
- noun dudgeon anger or resentment (archaic, except in the phrase in high dudgeon) 0
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Origin of dudgeon
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Dudgeon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dudgeon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dudgeon
noun dudgeon
- huff — a mood of sulking anger; a fit of resentment: Just because you disagree, don't walk off in a huff.
- wrath — Cape, a high promontory in NW Scotland: most NW point on mainland.
- rage — angry fury; violent anger (sometimes used in combination): a speech full of rage; incidents of road rage.
- fury — unrestrained or violent anger, rage, passion, or the like: The gods unleashed their fury on the offending mortal.
- bitterness — having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes.
Antonyms for dudgeon
noun dudgeon
- delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
- love — a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
Top questions with dudgeon
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