Scowl
11scowl — ► NOUN ▪ an angry or bad tempered expression. ► VERB ▪ frown in an angry or bad tempered way. ORIGIN probably Scandinavian …
12scowl — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ dark ▪ angry ▪ permanent ▪ slight VERB + SCOWL ▪ wear …
13scowl — I UK [skaʊl] / US verb [intransitive] Word forms scowl : present tense I/you/we/they scowl he/she/it scowls present participle scowling past tense scowled past participle scowled to twist your face into an expression that shows you are angry Now… …
14scowl — scowl1 [ skaul ] verb intransitive to twist your face into an expression that shows you are angry: Now stop scowling and smile! scowl at: She scowled furiously at his back as he walked away. ╾ scowl|ing adjective: his scowling face scowl scowl 2… …
15scowl — scowl1 [skaul] v [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: Probably from a [i]Scandinavian language] to look at someone in an angry way →↑frown ▪ Patrick scowled, but did as he was told. scowl at ▪ Mum scowled at him and refused to say anything. scowl 2 scowl2 n …
16scowl — I. verb Etymology: Middle English skoulen, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish skule to scowl Date: 14th century intransitive verb 1. to contract the brow in an expression of displeasure 2. to exhibit a threatening aspect transitive… …
17scowl — scowler, n. scowlful, adj. scowlingly, adv. /skowl/, v.i. 1. to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner. 2. to have a gloomy or threatening look. v.t. 3. to affect or express with a scowl. n. 4. a scowling… …
18scowl — v. (D; intr.) to scowl at * * * [skaʊl] intr. to scowl at CD …
19scowl — [[t]ska͟ʊl[/t]] scowls, scowling, scowled VERB When someone scowls, an angry or hostile expression appears on their face. He scowled, and slammed the door behind him... [V at n] She scowled at the two men as they entered the room. Syn: frown,… …
20scowl — [[t]skaʊl[/t]] v. i. 1) to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner 2) to have a gloomy or threatening look 3) to affect or express with a scowl 4) a scowling expression, look, or aspect • Etymology: 1300–50; ME… …
