DUDGEONS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

dudgeons

noun

plural of dudgeon

as in huffs

the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity stomped off in high dudgeon after having his honor questioned

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Noun

David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.

— Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.

— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Nov. 2025

Definition of huffs

Noun

Even Luke Kuechly, who was honored at halftime for his recent induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, couldn’t quell any frustrations.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
Clinton's lack of a majority and list of frustrations in his first term set the stage for a bruising first midterm election in 1994.

— Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of frustrations

Noun

As two formidable women go head-to-head, their battle for the soul of Longview exposes the secrets, resentments, and desires lurking beneath its picture-perfect surface.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
China and Russia each have to manage relationships with 14 neighbors, many of which are unfriendly or carry resentments from histories of conflict.

— Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of resentments

Noun

Having a consistent place to live is one of the most critical factors in breaking this cycle, reducing repeat offenses, and improving public safety – not to mention saving our communities money.

— Lake County News-Sun, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
What makes their offenses tick doesn’t always show up in the box score.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

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dudgeons

duding (up)

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