Word Meaning

scowl definition and meaning

v. i. To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry.
v. i. Hence, to look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower.
v. t. To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown.
v. t. To express by a scowl; as, to scowl defiance.
n. The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowing; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.
n. Hence, gloom; dark or threatening aspect.

Crossword clues for scowl

- Black look
- Dirty look from a southern hood
- Gloomy frown
- Glower
- Grimace
- Pull an angry face