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scowl
[ skoul ]
verb (used without object)
- to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner.
Synonyms: , ,
- to have a gloomy or threatening look.
Synonyms: ,
verb (used with object)
- to affect or express with a scowl.
noun
- a scowling expression, look, or aspect.
scowl
/ 첹ʊ /
verb
- intr to contract the brows in a threatening or angry manner
noun
- a gloomy or threatening expression
Other Word Forms
- Ƿɱİ noun
- Ƿɱfܱ adjective
- ǷɱiԲ· adverb
- ܲ·ǷɱiԲ adjective
- un·ǷɱiԲ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of scowl1
Word History and Origins
Origin of scowl1
Example Sentences
He has cried, he has scowled, he has scolded and he has unconditionally supported, and that’s just in the news conferences.
But Lucy’s scowling doctor doesn’t help Justin’s case when he pleads with her.
When the Lakers newest superstar showed up in El Segundo Tuesday morning, the handshakes and hugs could not mask a scowl and a chip.
Herb spends most of the movie scowling, as he suspects that Charles wants the duo to reunite on stage and in bed.
Buddy the Elf is apparently now a smoking, drinking, scowling hockey fan, as Will Ferrell reprises role from the holiday classic ‘Elf’ movie at the Kings-Flyers game.
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