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askance

/@/'sk/&/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adverb

  1. with suspicion or disapproval

    adv.all

    Examples
    He looked askance at the offer.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. with a side or oblique glance

    adv.all

    Examples
    Did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with her dark eyes.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. Sideways; obliquely; with a side glance; with disdain, envy, or suspicion.

    adverb

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

    adj.all

    Examples
    Her eyes with their misted askance look.
    Synonyms askant asquint sidelong squint squint-eyed squinty

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. To turn aside.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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