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leering

[ leer-ing ]
/ lɪər ɪŋ /
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adjective
indicating lewd, sly, or malicious intent:He regarded her with a leering grin as she walked slowly up the path.
having a lewd, sly, or malicious look:The massive door, with a leering gargoyle for a knocker, lent the scene an air of unreality.
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OTHER WORDS FROM leering

leer·ing·ly, adverb
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