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sulk vs stew

stew vs sulk

sulk and stew both are nouns.

sulk and stew both are verbs.

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

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