Scowl (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Scowled (?); 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.
She scowled and frowned with froward countenance.
Spenser.
2.
Hence, to look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower.
"The
scowling heavens."
Thomson.
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Scowl, v. t.
1.
To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown.
Milton.
2.
To express by a scowl; as, to scowl defiance.
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Scowl, n.
1.
The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowing; the expression of displeasure, sullennes, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.
With solemn phiz, and critic scowl.
Lloyd.
2.
Hence, gloom; dark or threatening aspect.
Burns.
A ruddy storm, whose scowl
Made heaven's radiant face look foul.
Crashaw.
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