Definitions for askance

Definitions for (adj) askance

Main entry: askance, askant, asquint, squint, squint-eyed, squinty, sidelong

Definition: (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

Usage: her eyes with their misted askance look- Elizabeth Bowen; sidelong glances


Definitions for (adv) askance

Main entry: askance

Definition: with a side or oblique glance

Usage: did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with her dark eyes


Main entry: askance

Definition: with suspicion or disapproval

Usage: he looked askance at the offer


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