Top synonyms for “askance”: askant, asquint, sidelong, squint, squint-eyed, squinty, indirect.
Definitions
- (adjective)(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy“her eyes with their misted askance look”
- (adverb)with a side or oblique glance“did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with her dark eyes”
- (adverb)with suspicion or disapproval“he looked askance at the offer”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "askance"?
Common synonyms for "askance" include askant, asquint, sidelong, squint, squint-eyed, squinty. Our thesaurus lists 7 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "askance" mean?
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy Example: "her eyes with their misted askance look"
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