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scowl (skoul)

v. scowled, scowl·ing, scowls

v.intr.

To wrinkle or contract the brow as an expression of anger or disapproval. See Synonyms at frown.

v.tr.

To express with a frowning facial expression.

A look of anger or frowning disapproval.

[Middle English scoulen, probably of Scandinavian origin.]

scowler n.

scowling·ly adv.

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Adj.

scowling - sullen or unfriendly in appearance

beetle-browed

unfriendly - not disposed to friendship or friendliness; "an unfriendly coldness of manner"; "an unfriendly action to take"

Translations

scowling [ˈskaʊlɪŋ] ADJ → ceñudo

scowling

adj → missmutig

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