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scowl

 

[ skaʊl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

facial expression

To look at someone or something in a way that shows anger or disapproval.

Synonyms

frown, glower, grimace

Examples of usage

  • He scowled at me when I interrupted him.
  • She scowled at the rude customer.
Context #2 | Noun

facial expression

An expression on someone's face that shows anger or disapproval.

Synonyms

frown, glower, grimace

Examples of usage

  • She had a scowl on her face as she read the email.
  • His scowl made me nervous.

Translations

Translations of the word "scowl" in other languages:

🇵🇹 carranca

🇮🇳 मुँह बनाना

🇩🇪 finsterer Blick

🇮🇩 cemberut

🇺🇦 хмурий погляд

🇵🇱 marszczyć brwi

🇯🇵 しかめ面

🇫🇷 froncer les sourcils

🇪🇸 fruncir el ceño

🇹🇷 kaş çatmak

🇰🇷 찡그린 얼굴

🇸🇦 عبوس

🇨🇿 mračit se

🇸🇰 mračiť sa

🇨🇳 皱眉

🇸🇮 mrščiti se

🇮🇸 gretta sig

🇰🇿 қабағын түю

🇬🇪 გულგრილი სახე

🇦🇿 qaşqabağını tökmək

🇲🇽 fruncir el ceño

Word origin

The word 'scowl' originated from Middle English 'skoulen', which is of imitative origin. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The verb 'scowl' is derived from the noun form, which itself comes from the Proto-Germanic word 'skulan'. Over the centuries, 'scowl' has retained its meaning of showing anger or disapproval through facial expression.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,962, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.