scowled; scowling; scowls
1
: to contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
2
: to exhibit a threatening aspect
: to express with a scowl
scowler
noun
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Examples of scowl in a Sentence
Verb
scowled down at the misbehaving child
Noun
The teacher gave me a scowl when I walked in late.
She responded to his question with a scowl.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 19 July 2024
The scowling image has been used by both opponents and supporters.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Oct. 2024
The New Orleans rapper was shirtless in both photos, sporting an incredulous expression in the first and an angry scowl in the second.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 11 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Speaking of Blake, one of our cooks Rick noticed that Blake wore the same outfit, scowled and always came in with a Monster energy drink.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 19 July 2024
The scowling image has been used by both opponents and supporters.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
Unlike a regular low-budget diner, sitting at an empty booth gave you scowls and little or no service.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Oct. 2024
The New Orleans rapper was shirtless in both photos, sporting an incredulous expression in the first and an angry scowl in the second.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Scowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scowl. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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scowl
1 of 2 verb1
: to make a frowning expression of displeasure
2
: to exhibit or express with a scowl
scowler
noun
scowl
2 of 2 noun
: an expression of displeasure on the face : frown
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