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Meaning of askance



Definitions of askance

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

2. [adv] - with suspicion or disapproval

3. [adv] - with a side or oblique glance

 

Quotes - Example use of the word askance

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

2. he looked askance at the offer

3. her eyes with their misted askance look- Elizabeth Bowen

4. sidelong glances





askance Synonyms

sidelong

squinty

squint-eyed

squint

asquint

askant

 

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