Meaning & use
scowl
To look at someone or something with an angry or sullen facial expression.
See it in a sentence
He scowled at the referee after the unfair penalty call.
She scowled when she saw the mess left behind in the kitchen.
A note on using this word
Distinct from a frown, a scowl usually suggests anger or hostility, not just sadness or confusion.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
An angry or sullen expression on someone's face.
A deep scowl crossed his face the moment he read the email.
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