scowled

Meanings

• Verb

  To look at with anger, displeasure, or contempt.

  - "He scowled at the umpire's decision."
  - "She scowled when she saw the price of the dress."
  - "The children scowled at each other during the game."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scowled
dowed , vowed , owed

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to wrinkle the forehead in anger'. Derived from Old English 'scowlan', meaning 'to wrinkle, to make furrows'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'scowl' comes from Old English 'scowlan', which means 'to wrinkle, to make furrows'.

2. Scowling is a natural response to feeling angry, frustrated, or displeased.

3. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to scowl in public.

4. Some people believe that scowling can lead to wrinkles and premature aging.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anger: A strong emotion characterized by feelings of frustration, hostility, or rage.

2. Facial Expression: A nonverbal communication used to convey emotions or feelings.

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Culture

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In literature, scowling is often used to depict anger, displeasure, or contempt. In art, scowling faces are used to express emotions. In music, the term 'scowl' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe heavy, angry music.

How to Memorize "scowled"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize making a furrowed brow or wrinkling your forehead to remember the meaning of 'scowled'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scowled' with the image of someone looking angry or displeased.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Scowled means to wrinkle the brow' to remember the meaning.

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