scowl

Meanings

• Noun

  An expression of deep disapproval or contempt, typically with furrowed brows and a turned-down mouth.

  - "His scowl made it clear that he was not pleased with my answer."
  - "She gave him a scowl that could have frozen water."
  - "The referee's scowl signaled the end of the game."

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Pronunciation

1. /skaʊl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scowl
owl , prowl , drowl , mowl

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Variants

List of all variants of scowl that leads to same result
scowl , scowled , scowler , scowlers , scowling , scowlingly , scowls

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Etymology

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Old English scowlan, from scow, a frown, from scowan, to frown.

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Trivia

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1. A scowl can be a sign of dominance in some animal species.

2. In some cultures, a scowl is considered a sign of respect or seriousness.

3. A person's scowl can reveal their true emotions even when they are trying to hide them.

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Related Concepts

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1. Facial expression: A scowl is a type of facial expression that conveys negative emotions such as anger, disapproval, or contempt.

2. Body language: A scowl is also a form of body language that can convey negative emotions without the use of words.

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Culture

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In literature, the scowl is often used to convey anger, disapproval, or disdain. In art, it is a common expression used to depict emotions. In music, there are songs titled 'Scowl' or 'The Scowl' that convey a sense of anger or frustration.

How to Memorize "scowl"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making a scowl by furrowing their brows and turning down the corners of their mouth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scowl' with the feeling of anger or disapproval.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'scowl' as 'Sad, Contemptuous, Outraged, Widely Lip Pursed'.

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