scowl
verb (used without object)
to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner.
scowls
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pluralof scowl.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof scowl (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
scowlverb (used without object)to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner.
Example Sentences
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He has no choice but to ask his neighbors for help, and weather the disapproving scowls of Clive, who suggests that Leo give him a key.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Until the most recent episode, though, Alice’s entire personality has been scowls and deprecating hisses.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026
Gone are the decades of scowls, railing against officials, getting in the face of players, snapping at reporters.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 7, 2023
And when he’s not forcing a smile, he reflexively scowls.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 24, 2023
I'm not exactly sure what she said, but Uma's mother scowls.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
