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lowering
[ lou-er-ing, louuhr-ing ]
/ ˈlaʊ ər ɪŋ, ˈlaʊər ɪŋ /
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adjective
dark and threatening, as the sky, clouds, or weather; overcast; gloomy: lowering skies.
frowning or sullen, as the face or gaze; scowling; angry.
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Also lour·ing .
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