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stew vs sulk

sulk vs stew

stew and sulk both are nouns.

stew and sulk both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stew Yes No Yes No
sulk Yes No Yes No
As verbs, sulk is a hypernym of stew; that is, sulk is a word with a broader meaning than stew:
  • stew: be in a huff; be silent or sullen
  • sulk: be in a huff and display one's displeasure
Other hypernyms of stew include brood, pout.
stew (noun) sulk (noun)
food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal
agitation resulting from active worry
stew (verb) sulk (verb)
cook slowly and for a long time in liquid be in a huff and display one's displeasure
bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings
be in a huff; be silent or sullen
Difference between stew and sulk

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