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scowl

[ skoul ]

verb (used without object)

  1. to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner.

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  2. to have a gloomy or threatening look.

    Synonyms: ,



verb (used with object)

  1. to affect or express with a scowl.

noun

  1. a scowling expression, look, or aspect.

scowl

/ ²õ°ì²¹ÊŠ±ô /

verb

  1. intr to contract the brows in a threatening or angry manner
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a gloomy or threatening expression
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of scowl1

1300–50; Middle English scoulen (v.); perhaps < Scandinavian; compare Danish skule to scowl, Norwegian skule to look furtively, though these may be < Low German ²õ³¦³óÅ«±ô±ð²Ô to spy
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of scowl1

C14: probably from Scandinavian; compare Danish skule to look down, Old English ²õ³¦Å«±ôŧ²µ±ð»å±ð squint-eyed
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Example Sentences

But Lucy’s scowling doctor doesn’t help Justin’s case when he pleads with her.

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When the Lakers newest superstar showed up in El Segundo Tuesday morning, the handshakes and hugs could not mask a scowl and a chip.

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Herb spends most of the movie scowling, as he suspects that Charles wants the duo to reunite on stage and in bed.

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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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The lobby, with its collection of elevators, scowling security guards and small glass turnstiles, is cold and anodyne.

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