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Scowl

SCOWL, v.i. [Gr. to twist.] 1. To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe or angry. She scowl'd and frown'd with froward countenance. 2. To loo...

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SCOWL, v.i. [Gr. to twist.]

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

She scowl'd and frown'd with froward countenance.

2. To look gloomy, frowning, dark or tempestuous; as the scowling heavens.

SCOWL, v.t. To drive with a scowl or frowns.

SCOWL, n.

1. The wrinkling of the brows in frowning; the expression of displeasure, sullenness or discontent in the countenance.

2. Gloom; dark or rude aspect; as of the heavens.

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