Synonyms of glower

glower 1 of 2

verb

1

as in to glare

to look with anger or disapproval

baseball fans glowering at their TVs as they watched their favorite team lose

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glare
• stare
• scowl
• frown
• gaze
• gloom
• lour
• stare daggers
• lower
• gape
• grimace
• look daggers
• sneer
• ogle
• sulk
• pout
• snarl
• snigger
• growl

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• beam
• smile
• grin

2

as in to darken

to take on a gloomy or forbidding look

the old man just sat in his rocking chair, his face glowering at the prospect of unwanted company

Synonyms & Similar Words

• darken
• frown
• stare
• gloom
• scowl
• lour
• rage
• anger
• glare
• lower
• pout
• brood
• steam
• pet
• threaten
• menace
• sulk
• intimidate
• bristle
• fume
• mope
• storm

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lighten
• brighten
• cheer (up)
• perk (up)

glower

2 of 2

noun

as in glare

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glare
• gaze
• stare
• scrutiny
• gape
• fixation
• aspect
• contemplation
• eye
• regard
• attention
• observation
• watch
• surveillance
• inspection
• survey
• study
• examination
• observance
• perusal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glance
• sight
• glimpse
• flash
• peek
• peep
• blink
• stime
• scan
• ogle
• browse
• oeillade

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