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单词 dudgeon
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dudgeon

1 of 2

noun (1)

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

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

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  • 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
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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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