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The character gave a scowl when the rule was broken.
What does Scowl mean?
a deep frown showing anger or disapproval.
Dictionary definition
A deep frown showing anger or disapproval.
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A scowl can show anger without any words.
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The illustrator drew a scowl to reveal the character’s frustration.
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What does scowl mean?
Scowl means a deep frown showing anger or disapproval.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to scowl?
Frown is close in meaning to scowl in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for scowl?
Smile contrasts with scowl in this context.
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Partverb, noun.
MeaningScowl means a deep frown showing anger or disapproval.
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Hint for students
A scowl is an angry or unhappy look on someone’s face. The eyebrows may lower and the mouth may tighten.
Common mix-up
Scowl is not the same as frown. A frown can show sadness, worry, or dislike; a scowl usually looks more angry or annoyed.
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Write one sentence that shows scowl without using the word scowl. Model sentence: Her eyebrows pulled down, and her mouth tightened when the dog chewed her homework. Clue words: eyebrows pulled down, mouth tightened, chewed her homework Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show an angry or annoyed face?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Ben gave a scowl when he saw the broken toy." Why does scowl fit better than smile?
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