as in grimace
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
the man across the street never seems to wear anything but a scowl
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Recent Examples of scowl
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Another person coming in the other direction has a scowl on their face.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
But Herb just scowled and finally threw the galley down on his desk.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2025
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Noun
With a scowl on his face, a beer in one hand, a cigarette in the other, Ferrell's unexpected appearance had fans equal parts amused and confused.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Another person coming in the other direction has a scowl on their face.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
In walks Plaza and Shannon, scowling at random members of the Salty Club — who return the favor with an eye roll.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
But Herb just scowled and finally threw the galley down on his desk.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scowl
Noun
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Monday’s developments were greeted with grimace around town.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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Amanda Seyfried’s face contorts into a grimace.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Said with the conviction of someone who’s never questioned their code of ethics, yet at a time when an impartial observer may wonder how a functioning moral compass could guide anyone to such a calamitous moment, the above line is both a glaring signpost and a savvy misdirect.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2025
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However, there are still some glaring needs on the team's roster, and the 2025 Draft should help fill some of those. identified the ideal first two draft picks for each team.—
Bryce Lazenby,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Shuffling feet, frowns or darting eyes signal discomfort and anxiety.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Below are some of the stocks JPMorgan frowns on: Vaccine maker Novavax is rated underweight by JPMorgan analysts.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But Oskar continued to be mesmerized, staring at the rotating blades.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps the Staring Girl is just that, a staring girl.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Scowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scowl. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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