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scowl

The correct spelling is scowl.

How to pronounce scowl

/skaʊl/
noun

IPA: /skaʊl/

Say it like: Sco-wl

The correct spelling is scowl. The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowning; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown. For example: "to scowl a rival into submission"

Usage Examples

to scowl a rival into submission

to scowl defiance

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowning; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.
  2. 2.(by extension) Gloom; dark or threatening aspect.
  3. 3.Old workings of iron ore.

verb

  1. 1.To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry.
  2. 2.(by extension) To look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower.
  3. 3.To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown.
  4. 4.To express by a scowl.

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