Squinting

Synonyms of squinting

• narrowing
• scrunching
• screwing up

Antonyms of squinting

• wide-eyed
• open-eyed
• clear-eyed

Collocations of squinting

squinting eyes

Frequency: 70 %

She walked out into the bright sunlight, squinting her eyes against the glare.

squinting at the screen

Frequency: 60 %

She was squinting at the screen of her phone, trying to read the small text.

squinting in concentration

Frequency: 45 %

He was squinting in concentration as he tried to solve the difficult puzzle.

squinting in disbelief

Frequency: 35 %

He was squinting in disbelief at the outrageous claim made by his friend.

Idiomatic Expressions for squinting

• Phrase: squinting in the sunlight
  Meaning: to partially close one's eyes in response to bright light, in order to see more clearly
  Usage: She was squinting in the sunlight as she walked down the street, shielding her eyes with her hand.