'Scowl' definitions:
Definition of 'scowl'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'Scowl'
From: GCIDE
- Scowl \Scowl\ (skoul), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Scowled (skould); p. pr. & vb. n. Scowling.] [Akin to Dan. skule; cf. Icel. skolla to skulk, LG. schulen to hide one's self, D. schuilen, G. schielen to squint, Dan. skele, Sw. skela, AS. sceolh squinting. Cf. Skulk.]
- 1. To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry. [1913 Webster]
- She scowled and frowned with froward countenance. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Hence, to look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower. "The scowling heavens." --Thomson. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Scowl'
From: GCIDE
- Scowl \Scowl\, v. t.
- 1. To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To express by a scowl; as, to scowl defiance. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Scowl'
From: GCIDE
- Scowl \Scowl\, n.
- 1. The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowing; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown. [1913 Webster]
- With solemn phiz, and critic scowl. --Lloyd. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Hence, gloom; dark or threatening aspect. --Burns. [1913 Webster]
- A ruddy storm, whose scowl Made heaven's radiant face look foul. --Crashaw. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'scowl'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- angry look,
- black look,
- color,
- dirty look,
- flush,
- frown,
- glare,
- gloom,
- glower,
- gnarl,
- grimace,
- growl,
- knit the brow,
- long face,
- look black,
- look daggers,
- look sullen,
- lour,
- lower,
- make a lip,
- make a moue,
- mantle,
- moue,
- mow,
- nasty look,
- offense,
- pique,
- pout,
- pull a face,
- redden,
- reproving look,
- snap,
- snarl,
- spit,
- umbrage,
- wry face