v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Scowled p. pr. & vb. n. Scowling. ] [ Akin to Dan. skule; cf. Icel. skolla to skulk, LG. schulen to hide one's self, D. schuilen, G. schielen to squint, Dan. skele, Sw. skela, AS. sceolh squinting. Cf. Skulk. ] 1. To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry. [ 1913 Webster ]
She scowled and frowned with froward countenance. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Hence, to look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower. “The scowling heavens.” Thomson. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowing; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown. [ 1913 Webster ]
With solemn phiz, and critic scowl. Lloyd. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Hence, gloom; dark or threatening aspect. Burns. [ 1913 Webster ]
A ruddy storm, whose scowl Made heaven's radiant face look foul. Crashaw. [ 1913 Webster ]
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