SCOWL

scowl

Noun

  1. The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowning; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.
  2. Hence, gloom; dark or threatening aspect.

Verb

  1. To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry.
  2. To look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower.
  3. To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown.
    to scowl a rival into submission
  4. To express by a scowl.
    to scowl defiance


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