I. ˈskau̇l, esp before pause or consonant -au̇əl verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English skoulen, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish skule to scowl
intransitive verb
1. : to draw down the forehead and make a face in expression of considerable displeasure : frown angrily and threateningly
2. : to exhibit a threatening aspect
the mountain scowled down over the valley
3. : to express itself in a scowl
a menace scowled upon the brow — Washington Irving
transitive verb
: to express with a scowl
scowled his disappointment at his father
• scowl·er -lə(r) noun -s
II. noun
( -s )
: a facial expression of considerable displeasure : an angry threatening frown