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Pronunciation : Scowl
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Akin to Dan. skule; cf. Icel. skolla to skulk, LG. schulen to hide one's self, D. schuilen, G. schielen to squint, Dan. skele, Sw. skela, AS. sceolh squinting. Cf. Skulk.]
Definition : 1. To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry. She scowled and frowned with froward countenance. Spenser.

2. Hence, to look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower. "The scowling heavens." Thomson.

i. [imp. & p. p. Scowled; p. pr. & vb. n. Scowling.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Scowl
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown. Milton.

2. To express by a scowl; as, to scowl defiance.

t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Scowl
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. 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.

2. 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