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adjective

Definition of scowlingnext
as in frowning

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scowling

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verb

present participle of scowl
as in glaring
to look with anger or disapproval scowled down at the misbehaving child

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  1. glaring
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  • This offseason’s attrition is glaring on both the offensive and defensive lines, the latter of which Shanahan hopes to fortify with some of the 49ers’ 11 draft picks.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The lack of defensive discipline is glaring.
    — Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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