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scowl
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- pronunciation:
- skaUl
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
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verb |
| inflections: |
scowls, scowling, scowled |
| definition: |
When you scowl, your face shows that you are angry, displeased, or annoyed. Sometimes people scowl to annoy or threaten other people.
Kevin had a broken arm and couldn't go swimming with his brothers. All he could do was sit in a chair and scowl at them.- synonyms:
- frown
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A scowl is an act or instance of showing in your face that you are angry or annoyed.
Gavin gave his sister a scowl after she teased him.- synonyms:
- frown
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| derivation: |
scowlingly (adv.) |
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