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scowling

The correct spelling is scowling.

How to pronounce scowling

verb

Say it like: Sco-wli-ng

The correct spelling is scowling. To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry. For example: "to scowl a rival into submission"

Usage Examples

to scowl a rival into submission

to scowl defiance

Meanings

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.

noun

  1. 1.The act of giving a scowl.

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