Associations to the word «Scowl»
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Wiktionary
SCOWL, noun. The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowning; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.
SCOWL, noun. Hence, gloom; dark or threatening aspect.
SCOWL, verb. (intransitive) To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry.
SCOWL, verb. (intransitive) (by extension) To look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower.
SCOWL, verb. (intransitive) To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown.
SCOWL, verb. (transitive) To express by a scowl.
Dictionary definition
SCOWL, noun. A facial expression of dislike or displeasure.
SCOWL, verb. Frown with displeasure.
Wise words
Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues,
and can moderate their desires more than their words.