What it means
- (noun) The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowning; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.
- (noun) (by extension) Gloom; dark or threatening aspect.
- (verb) To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry.
- (verb) (by extension) To look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower.
- (verb) To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown. “to scowl a rival into submission”
- (verb) To express by a scowl. “to scowl defiance”
- (noun) Old workings of iron ore.
Letter analysis
- Scowl contains 5 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 1.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 10.
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- abbot
- abeam
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- abide
- abler
- abode
- abort
- about
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Words starting with SCO
- scoff
- scoffed
- scoffing
- scofflaw
- scofflaws
- scoffs
- scold
- scolded
- scolding
- scoldings
- scolds
- scoliosis
- scollop
- scolloped
- scolloping
- scollops
- sconce
- sconces
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Common questions
What does Scowl mean?
The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowning; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.
What are the anagrams of Scowl?
Valid anagrams: cowls.
How many letters are in Scowl?
Scowl has 5 letters.
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