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1 scowl
I [skaʊl]nome cipiglio m.II [skaʊl]with a scowl — con sguardo severo o corrucciato
verbo intransitivo aggrottare le ciglia, accigliarsi* * *1. verb(to wrinkle the brow in displeasure: He scowled furiously (at her).) aggrottare le ciglia2. noun(angry expression on the face.) cipiglio* * *[skaʊl]1. nespressione f accigliata2. vito scowl at sb — guardare qn in malo modo, guardare qn torvo
* * *scowl /skaʊl/n.cipiglio; sguardo corrucciato (o torvo).(to) scowl /skaʊl/v. i.* * *I [skaʊl]nome cipiglio m.II [skaʊl]with a scowl — con sguardo severo o corrucciato
verbo intransitivo aggrottare le ciglia, accigliarsi
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Scowl — Scowl, v. t. 1. To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. To express by a scowl; as, to scowl defiance. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
scowl´ing|ly — scowl «skowl», verb, noun. –v.i. 1. to look angry or sullen by lowering the eyebrows; frown: »The angry man scowled at his son. She scowls dreadfully…out of pure ugliness of temper (Hawthorne). SYNONYM(S): See syn. under frown. (Cf. ↑frown) … Useful english dictionary
scowl´er — scowl «skowl», verb, noun. –v.i. 1. to look angry or sullen by lowering the eyebrows; frown: »The angry man scowled at his son. She scowls dreadfully…out of pure ugliness of temper (Hawthorne). SYNONYM(S): See syn. under frown. (Cf. ↑frown) … Useful english dictionary
scowl — [skoul] vi. [ME scoulen, prob. < Scand, as in Dan skule, in same sense, akin to MHG schulen, to be hidden, lurk < IE * (s)kulo , concealment < base * (s)keu , to cover] 1. to contract the eyebrows and lower the corners of the mouth in… … English World dictionary
scowl — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ dark ▪ angry ▪ permanent ▪ slight VERB + SCOWL ▪ wear … Collocations dictionary
scowl — scowl1 [skaul] v [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: Probably from a [i]Scandinavian language] to look at someone in an angry way →↑frown ▪ Patrick scowled, but did as he was told. scowl at ▪ Mum scowled at him and refused to say anything. scowl 2 scowl2 n … Dictionary of contemporary English
scowl — I. 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… … New Collegiate Dictionary
scowl — scowler, n. scowlful, adj. scowlingly, adv. /skowl/, v.i. 1. to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner. 2. to have a gloomy or threatening look. v.t. 3. to affect or express with a scowl. n. 4. a scowling… … Universalium
scowl — [[t]ska͟ʊl[/t]] scowls, scowling, scowled VERB When someone scowls, an angry or hostile expression appears on their face. He scowled, and slammed the door behind him... [V at n] She scowled at the two men as they entered the room. Syn: frown,… … English dictionary
scowl — [[t]skaʊl[/t]] v. i. 1) to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner 2) to have a gloomy or threatening look 3) to affect or express with a scowl 4) a scowling expression, look, or aspect • Etymology: 1300–50; ME… … From formal English to slang
scowl — /skaʊl / (say skowl) verb (i) 1. to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen or angry manner. 2. to have a gloomy or threatening look. –verb (t) 3. to affect or express with a scowl. –noun 4. a scowling expression, look, or aspect. {Middle… …