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Meaning of scowling

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

scowling

verb

Definitions

  1. To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry.

  2. (by extension) To look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower.

  3. To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown.

    Example: to scowl a rival into submission

  4. To express by a scowl.

    Example: to scowl defiance

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of giving a scowl.