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pout Synonyms

Another word for pout

Choosing another word for pout depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A facial expression characterized by the pushing forward of the lower lip, typically indicating annoyance or sullenness.

Usage Example

"She sat in the corner with a noticeable moue after being told she could not have dessert."

Strongest
moue
Strong
frown
scowl
glower
grimace
Weak
glare

• verb (Context 2)

To push one's lips or one's lower lip forward as an expression of petulance, annoyance, or sullenness.

Usage Example

"The toddler began to frown when his mother informed him it was time to leave the park."

Strong
frown
scowl
glower
grimace
Weak
lower

• verb (Context 3)

To behave in a sullen, moody, or resentfully quiet manner.

Usage Example

"He spent the entire afternoon pouting in his room after losing the tennis match."

Strongest
sulk
mope
Strong
brood
stew
Weak
fret

Opposites of pout

The opposite of pout shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

smile
grin
beam
rejoice
cheer up
exult
See all opposites of pout

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pout. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 10, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pout
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