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Meaning of 'scowl' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Scowl [ n.]
- The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowing; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.
- Hence, gloom; dark or threatening aspect.
2 . Scowl [ v. i.]
- To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry.
- Hence, to look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower.
3 . Scowl [ v. t.]
- To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown.
- To express by a scowl; as, to scowl defiance.

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scoat scobby scobiform scobs scoff scoffed scoffer scoffery scoffing scoffingly

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