Definitions
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- verb Present participle of
scowl .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective sullen or unfriendly in appearance
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Examples
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The big blacksmith stood in scowling indecisions his face pathetic in its fierce yearning, his hands making unconscious, clutching contractions.
CHAPTER XVI 2010
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The big blacksmith stood in scowling indecisions his face pathetic in its fierce yearning, his hands making unconscious, clutching contractions.
Chapter 16 1913
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COOPER: Yes, you're described as scowling and foul tempered.
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COOPER: Yes, you're described as scowling and foul tempered.
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COOPER: Yes, you're described as scowling and foul tempered.
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“I far prefer it to pouting or scowling, which is your preferred approach, sir.”
The Frasers Clay Ana Leigh 2004
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But I do recall scowling, and inwardly marking him out as a thoroughly bad egg.
Irish Blogs 2009
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Oh, and whenever I wanted a drink, I didn't have to call a scowling attendant to get half a glass of soda or water, which was possibly refilled from the plane's tanks!
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Oh, and whenever I wanted a drink, I didn't have to call a scowling attendant to get half a glass of soda or water, which was possibly refilled from the plane's tanks!
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Oh, and whenever I wanted a drink, I didn't have to call a scowling attendant to get half a glass of soda or water, which was possibly refilled from the plane's tanks!
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