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scowl Definition


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scowl
verb, intr scowled, scowling
    1. To wrinkle the brow in a malevolent or angry look.
    2. To look disapprovingly, angrily or menacingly.
noun
    1. A scowling expression.
      Thesaurus: frown, grimace, pout, glare, glower; Antonym: smile, grin.
Derivative: scowling
adj
    Derivative: scowlingly
    adverb
      Etymology: 14c: from Danish skule to cast down the eyes.



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