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scowl
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- pronunciation:
- skaUl
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
scowls, scowling, scowled |
definition: |
to make an angry frown.
He scowled at his son, who was being mean to the puppy.- synonyms:
- frown
- similar words:
- glare, grimace, pout
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
an act or instance of frowning in an angry way.
Seeing Mom's scowl, I knew right away I'd done something wrong.- synonyms:
- frown
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related words: |
glare, grimace |
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derivation: |
scowlingly (adv.) |
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