scowl

Definitions

1. 1.Hence, to look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower. "The scowling heavens." Thomson.
2. 2.To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown. Milton.
3. 3.To express by a scowl; as, to scowl defiance.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Hence, gloom; dark or threatening aspect. Burns. A ruddy storm, whose scowl Made heaven's radiant face look foul. Crashaw.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is hence, to look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower. "The scowling heavens." Thomson called?
• What is to look at or repel with a scowl or a frown. Milton called?
• What is to express by a scowl; as, to scowl defiance called?
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• What is hence, gloom; dark or threatening aspect. Burns. A ruddy storm, whose scowl Made heaven's radiant face look foul. Crashaw called?