mull

/mʌl/ or /məl/

Definitions

1. verb

to think or reflect slowly and carefully about something, especially a problem or a decision

“She spent hours mulling over her options before making a choice.”

2. verb

to crush or pound something, especially into a pulp

“The juicer milled the wheat into flour.”

3. noun

a mixture of flour and water, often used as a base for sauces or soups

“The recipe called for a cup of mull to thicken the soup.”

4. noun

a drink made from mulled wine or other beverages, often served hot

“They enjoyed a cup of mulled cider by the fire.”

5. verb

to make something seem worse or more serious than it is

“He tried to mull the situation to make himself look more heroic.”

Synonyms

  • crush
  • ponder
  • pound
  • reflect
  • ruminate

Antonyms

  • dismiss
  • hurry
  • ignore
  • rush