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BROOKING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Brooking.

Brooking - as a noun

A natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

Example: "The creek dried up every summer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
creek11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stream8watercourse16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Brooking - as a verb

Put up with something or somebody unpleasant

Example: "I cannot bear his constant criticism"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abide8bear6digest8endure7stand6stick outstomach14suffer12support11tolerate8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
allow8countenance15let3permit10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He was brooking no dissent from his subordinates."
"She is not brooking any excuses for tardiness."
"The principal is brooking no misbehavior in the hallways."
"The coach is brooking no half-hearted efforts from the team."
"The boss is brooking no laziness or slacking off."
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Word Game Points

Is BROOKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brooking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BROOKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is BROOKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brooking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BROOKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is BROOKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brooking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BROOKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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