HyperDic: askance

English > 3 senses of the word askance:
ADVERBallaskancewith suspicion or disapproval
allaskancewith a side or oblique glance
ADJECTIVEallaskance, askant, asquint, squint, squint-eyed, squinty, sidelong(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
askance > pronunciation
Soundsahskae'ns
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English > askance: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaning(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy.
Example"her eyes with their misted askance look"- Elizabeth Bowen
Synonymsaskant, asquint, squint, squint-eyed, squinty, sidelong
Broaderindirectnot direct in spatial dimension
Spanishbizco, desconfiado
Catalandesconfiat
English > askance: 3 senses > adverb 1
MeaningWith suspicion or disapproval.
Example"he looked askance at the offer"
Spanishcon escepticismo, de reojo
English > askance: 3 senses > adverb 2
MeaningWith a side or oblique glance.
Example"did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with her dark eyes"

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