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scowl

/skaʊl/
noun
  1. The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowning; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.

  2. (by extension) Gloom; dark or threatening aspect.

verb
  1. To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry.

  2. (by extension) To look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower.

  3. To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown.

    "to scowl a rival into submission"

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