glower

Meanings

• verb

  to look at someone or something with a threatening or menacing expression

• noun

  a threatening or menacing look

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɡləʊə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

glare , scowl , glare , scowl

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with glower
flower , power , tower

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Variants

List of all variants of glower that leads to same result
glower , glowered , glowering , glowers

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Etymology

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Old English glowan, related to glowe 'face'. The verb sense developed in Middle English, influenced by the noun.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'glower' is also used to describe a cloud that hangs low and casts a shadow over the ground.

2. In the Harry Potter series, 'Glowering' is a spell used to make someone or something appear threatening or menacing.

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Related Concepts

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1. menace: A person or thing that poses a serious threat or danger.

2. threat: A statement or situation that makes someone afraid or uncertain.

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Culture

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The 'glower' is often used to convey anger, displeasure, or disapproval. It is a nonverbal way of expressing emotion and can be seen in various forms of literature, art, and film.

How to Memorize "glower"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone giving you a 'glower' - think of a furrowed brow, narrowed eyes, and a clenched jaw.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'glower' with the feeling of anger or displeasure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'G' for 'give' and 'L' for 'look'.

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