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dudgeon

[duhj-uhn] / ˈdʌdʒ ən /


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European leaders issued a joint statement External link in high dudgeon on Tuesday, insisting that “Greenland belongs to its people.”

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

It's not just the financial press in high dudgeon over his policies.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2025

But some Angelenos took their picket signs and their dudgeon to City Hall.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2023

Canada isn’t the first country to face this kind of diplomatic dudgeon from the Saudis.

From Slate • Aug. 6, 2018

“Pardon me, sir,” Penelope repeated, rather forcefully, for a Swanburne girl in high dudgeon is nothing to trifle with.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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