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ASKANCE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
Example:
sidelong glances
Synonyms:
askance; askant; asquint; sidelong; squint; squint-eyed; squinty
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Similar:
indirect (not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination)
II. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
With a side or oblique glance
Example:
did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with her dark eyes
Classified under:
Sense 2
Meaning:
With suspicion or disapproval
Example:
he looked askance at the offer
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