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Scowl
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 3
Part of speech: noun (n.)
1. The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowing; the expression of displeasure, sullennes, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown. With solemn phiz, and critic scowl. Lloyd.
2. Hence, gloom; dark or threatening aspect. Burns. A ruddy storm, whose scowl Made heaven's radiant face look foul. Crashaw.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 3
Part of speech: verb (v.)
1. To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry. She scowled and frowned with froward countenance. Spenser.
2. Hence, to look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower. "The scowling heavens." Thomson.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 3 of 3
Part of speech: verb (v.)
1. To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown. Milton.
2. To express by a scowl; as, to scowl defiance.