glower
verb (used without object)
to look or stare with sullen dislike, discontent, or anger.
glowered
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past participleof glower.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof glower.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
glowerverb (used without object)to look or stare with sullen dislike, discontent, or anger.
Example Sentences
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He glowered and eventually tried to leave the courtroom so quickly that he had to be told to sit down by the judge.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2024
Rather than a war of words, the two septuagenarians turned the courtroom into a contest of irritated expressions: The judge frowned, Trump glowered.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 6, 2023
Where his alleged co-conspirators displayed varying levels of shock, despair, and derangement, Trump glowered at the camera, creating an indelible photo.
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2023
James Gandolfini, the original Tony Soprano, glowered in a poster overhead, but Nivola looked like a boss.
From New York Times ● Oct. 3, 2021
The king took a swallow of wine and glowered at Ned across the council table.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
