SCOWLED Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

scowled

verb

Definition of scowled next

past tense of scowl

as in glared

to look with anger or disapproval scowled down at the misbehaving child

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Recent Examples of scowled Those that attended mostly sat and scowled. —

Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026 Another line of attack likens the show to when bachelorette parties invade gay bars — a practice frequently scowled upon by gay patrons. —

Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025 Behar scowled at Goldberg's comment, which opened the floodgates for the remaining panelists. —

Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025

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As Soler began walking toward the mound, López held up his hands as the two glared at each other before both started throwing punches.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
As Soler began walking toward the mound, López held up his hands and the two glared at each other before both started throwing punches.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026