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scowl

Main Entry:: ¹scowl
Pronunciation:: \ˈskau̇(-ə)l\
Function:: verb
Etymology:: Middle English skoulen, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish skule to scowl
Date:: 14th century

intransitive verb 1 : to contract the brow in an expression of displeasure 2 : to exhibit a threatening aspect transitive verb : to express with a scowl

— scowl·er noun

— scowl·ing·ly

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\ˈskau̇-liŋ-lē\ adverb

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