Top synonyms for “squint”: askance, askant, asquint, sidelong, squinch, squint-eyed, squinty, strabismus, and 1 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)the act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed
- (noun)abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
- (verb)cross one's eyes as if in strabismus“The children squinted so as to scare each other”
- (verb)partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding light“The driver squinted as the sun hit his windshield”
- (verb)be cross-eyed; have a squint or strabismus
- (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”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "squint"?
Common synonyms for "squint" include askance, askant, asquint, sidelong, squinch, squint-eyed. Our thesaurus lists 9 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "squint" mean?
the act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed
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