dudgeon

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noun (1)

dud·geon ˈdə-jən How to pronounce dudgeon (audio)

obsolete : a wood used especially for dagger hilts

archaic : a dagger with a handle of dudgeon

obsolete : a haft made of dudgeon

dudgeon

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a fit or state of indignation

—often used in the phrase in high dudgeon

dudgeon

noun

as in huff

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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anger
indignation
umbrage
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pique
resentment
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outrage
offence
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miff
ire
discomfort
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barb
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sulk(s)
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satisfaction
pleasure
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delight
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contentment
happiness

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Some common synonyms of dudgeon are huff, offense, pique, resentment, and umbrage. While all these words mean "an emotional response to or an emotional state resulting from a slight or indignity," dudgeon suggests an angry fit of indignation.

stormed out of the meeting in high dudgeon

The words huff and dudgeon are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, huff implies a peevish short-lived spell of anger usually at a petty cause.

in a huff he slammed the door

Although the words offense and dudgeon have much in common, offense implies hurt displeasure.

takes deep offense at racial slurs

The synonyms pique and dudgeon are sometimes interchangeable, but pique applies to a transient feeling of wounded vanity.

in a pique I foolishly declined the invitation

The words resentment and dudgeon can be used in similar contexts, but resentment suggests lasting indignation or ill will.

harbored a lifelong resentment of his brother

The meanings of umbrage and dudgeon largely overlap; however, umbrage may suggest hurt pride, resentment, or suspicion of another's motives.

took umbrage at the offer of advice

单词	dudgeon
释义	dudgeon 1 of 2 noun (1) dud·geon ˈdə-jən 1 obsolete : a wood used especially for dagger hilts 2 a archaic : a dagger with a handle of dudgeon b obsolete : a haft made of dudgeon dudgeon 2 of 2 noun (2) : a fit or state of indignation —often used in the phrase in high dudgeon Synonyms Noun (2) huff miff offense offence peeve pique resentment umbrage See all Synonyms & Antonyms Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English dogeon, from Anglo-French digeon, dogeon Noun (2) origin unknown First Known Use Noun (1) 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (2) 1573, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing dudgeon in high dudgeon in high dudgeon dudgeon noun as in huff the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity stomped off in high dudgeon after having his honor questioned Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance huff anger indignation umbrage exasperation frustration pique resentment irritation outrage offence displeasure annoyance miff ire discomfort peeve indignity grief offense agitation upset vexation distress dander temper perturbation angriness insult tizzy aggravation affront slight tantrum disturbance barb slur pet bother brickbat fit pouts slap botheration irateness sulk(s) dig put-down Antonyms & Near Antonyms satisfaction pleasure gratification mollification delight appeasement pacification contentment happiness See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of dudgeon are huff, offense, pique, resentment, and umbrage. While all these words mean "an emotional response to or an emotional state resulting from a slight or indignity," dudgeon suggests an angry fit of indignation. stormed out of the meeting in high dudgeon The words huff and dudgeon are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, huff implies a peevish short-lived spell of anger usually at a petty cause. in a huff he slammed the door Although the words offense and dudgeon have much in common, offense implies hurt displeasure. takes deep offense at racial slurs The synonyms pique and dudgeon are sometimes interchangeable, but pique applies to a transient feeling of wounded vanity. in a pique I foolishly declined the invitation The words resentment and dudgeon can be used in similar contexts, but resentment suggests lasting indignation or ill will. harbored a lifelong resentment of his brother The meanings of umbrage and dudgeon largely overlap; however, umbrage may suggest hurt pride, resentment, or suspicion of another's motives. took umbrage at the offer of advice
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dudgeon

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