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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
scowl
    n 1: a facial expression of dislike or displeasure [syn:
         frown, scowl]
    v 1: frown with displeasure

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Scowl \Scowl\ (skoul), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Scowled (skould);
   p. pr. & vb. n. Scowling.] [Akin to Dan. skule; cf. Icel.
   skolla to skulk, LG. schulen to hide one's self, D. schuilen,
   G. schielen to squint, Dan. skele, Sw. skela, AS. sceolh
   squinting. Cf. Skulk.]
   1. To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to
      put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or
      angry.
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            She scowled and frowned with froward countenance.
                                                  --Spenser.
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   2. Hence, to look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower.
      "The scowling heavens." --Thomson.
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3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Scowl \Scowl\, v. t.
   1. To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown. --Milton.
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   2. To express by a scowl; as, to scowl defiance.
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4. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Scowl \Scowl\, n.
   1. The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowing; the
      expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in
      the countenance; an angry frown.
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            With solemn phiz, and critic scowl.   --Lloyd.
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   2. Hence, gloom; dark or threatening aspect. --Burns.
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            A ruddy storm, whose scowl
            Made heaven's radiant face look foul. --Crashaw.
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Thesaurus Results for Scowl:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
angry look, black look, color, dirty look, flush, frown, glare, gloom, glower, gnarl, grimace, growl, knit the brow, long face, look black, look daggers, look sullen, lour, lower, make a lip, make a moue, mantle, moue, mow, nasty look, offense, pique, pout, pull a face, redden, reproving look, snap, snarl, spit, umbrage, wry face
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