dudgeon
1 of 2noun (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 2noun (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
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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
dudgeons
noun
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- huffs
- umbrages
- frustrations
- angers
- indignations
- resentments
- exasperations
- offences
- piques
- displeasures
- irritations
- peeves
- miffs
- outrages
- offenses
- perturbations
- ires
- annoyances
- discomforts
- agitations
- griefs
- indignities
- upsets
- insults
- danders
- disturbances
- distresses
- sulks
- pets
- botherations
- fits
- tantrums
- aggravations
- vexations
- tizzies
- tempers
- barbs
- bothers
- digs
- pouts
- affronts
- slurs
- slaps
- brickbats
- slights
- put-downs
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- satisfactions
- mollifications
- pacifications
- gratifications
- pleasures
- delights
- contentments
- appeasements