Pronunciation: /skaʊl/
noun a facial expression of displeasure or anger
A1 She gave him a scowl when he made a joke about her hair.
A2 The teacher's scowl told the students they were in trouble.
B1 His scowl was enough to make anyone nervous in the room.
B2 The scowl on her face indicated she was not pleased with the situation.
C1 He tried to hide his scowl, but his frustration was evident in his expression.
C2 Her scowl could not disguise the disappointment in her eyes.
verb to make a facial expression of displeasure or anger
A1 The child scowled when told it was time for bed.
A2 She scowled at her reflection in the mirror, unhappy with her appearance.
B1 The customer scowled at the rude waiter before storming out of the restaurant.
B2 The professor scowled at the student who was talking during the lecture.
C1 He scowled at the proposal, clearly not impressed with the idea.
C2 The CEO scowled at the board members, signaling his disapproval of their decision.
formal She greeted him with a scowl, clearly displeased with his tardiness.
informal He gave her a scowl when she teased him about his haircut.
slang The teacher shot him a scowl when he whispered to his friend during class.
figurative The dark clouds scowled over the city, threatening a storm.
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