brood over



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brood over

To worry anxiously or be despondent about something or someone, especially at great length and in isolation. I know you're upset about failing your exam, but don't brood over it all weekend. Tom's been brooding over our financial situation ever since he got laid off last month.
See also: brood

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CarbryKAHR-breeIrish, Scottish
Sender-Yiddish
Vivianavee-vee-AH-nah (Italian)Italian, Spanish, Late Roman
Takahirotah-kah-hee-ṙoJapanese
Oved-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Agner-Danish