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Askance

verb
/əˈskæns/
Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.verbTo look at (someone or something) with a sideways glance.
2.verbTo turn (one's eye or gaze) to the side.
3.adjectiveTurned to the side, especially of the eyes.
4.adverb(of a look or glance) With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.
"The beggar asked for change, but the haughty woman only looked at him askance."
5.adverbSideways; obliquely.

Synonyms

askewobliquesidewaysobliquelyskepticallysuspiciouslysquintysquintasquintsquint-eyedaskantsidelong

Rhymes With

advanceenhanceglancecircumstancechanceprancemansedance
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