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scowl in Arabic

عُبُوس ʕubūs

/skaʊl/

scowl in Arabic: عُبُوس (ʕubūs), عَبَسَ (ʕabasa). In English, scowl means the wrinkling of the brows or face in frowning; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.

Arabic words for scowl

wrinkling of the brows or face
عُبُوس ʕubūs
to wrinkle the brows
عَبَسَ ʕabasa
to look gloomy
عَبَسَ ʕabasa

English meaning of scowl

  1. noun The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowning; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.
  2. noun Gloom; dark or threatening aspect.
  3. verb To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry.
  4. verb To look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower.

Full definition of scowl

scowl in a sentence

  • to scowl a rival into submission

scowl in other languages

Questions about scowl in Arabic

What is the meaning of scowl in Arabic?
Scowl in Arabic is عُبُوس (ʕubūs), عَبَسَ (ʕabasa).
ما معنى كلمة scowl؟
Scowl: عُبُوس (ʕubūs), عَبَسَ (ʕabasa).
What does scowl mean in English?
Scowl means the wrinkling of the brows or face in frowning; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.

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