Scowl

/skaʊl/ noun verb

The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowning; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.

What it means

  1. (noun) The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowning; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.
  2. (noun) (by extension) Gloom; dark or threatening aspect.
  3. (verb) To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry.
  4. (verb) (by extension) To look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower.
  5. (verb) To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown. “to scowl a rival into submission”
  6. (verb) To express by a scowl. “to scowl defiance”
  7. (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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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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