Synonyms of askance
6 similar words
Another word for askance is skeptically. Other synonyms of askance are suspiciously, asquint, oblique, sideways and askew.
Synonyms and similar words for askance
adverbOf a glance or look: with disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.
- skepticallyIn a skeptical manner, with skepticism.
- suspiciously
adverbObliquely, sideways.
- asquintWith narrowed eyes.
Meaning of askance
- adverb Of a glance or look: with disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.
- adverb Obliquely, sideways.
- adjective Turned to the side, especially of the eyes.
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Questions about synonyms of askance
- What is another word for askance?
- Askance has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as skeptically, suspiciously, asquint, oblique, sideways and askew.
- What does askance mean?
- Askance means of a glance or look: with disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.
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