scowling
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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 (displeasure, for example) with a frowning facial expression.
n.
A look of anger or frowning disapproval.
[Middle English scoulen, probably of Scandinavian origin.]
scowl′er n.
scowl′ing·ly adv.
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scowling
(ˈskaʊlɪŋ)adj
having a gloomy or threatening expression
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scowling
adj → missmutig
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