ASKANCE

/əˈskæns/ ► audio Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 15

Scrabble letter values: A1S1K5A1N1C3E1 = 13

Definition

  1. adjective (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy. — synonyms: askant, asquint, squint, squint-eyed, squinty, sidelong
  2. adverb with suspicion or disapproval.
  3. adverb with a side or oblique glance.

Examples

  • “her eyes with their misted askance look- Elizabeth Bowen”
  • “sidelong glances”
  • “he looked askance at the offer”

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