1
as in to glare
to look with anger or disapproval
baseball fans glowering at their TVs as they watched their favorite team lose
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2
as in to darken
to take on a gloomy or forbidding look
the old man just sat in his rocking chair, his face glowering at the prospect of unwanted company
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as in glare
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Recent Examples of glower
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024
The strategy included putting hostile faces in the first row to glower at the enemy.
—Dean Minnich, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2024
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
As the two women argue over which one of them should ascend to a higher position of power, Russell provides Wyler with a put-upon weariness that matches her glower.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Verb
And the possibility of a Trump presidency is glowering above Kyiv.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024
The strategy included putting hostile faces in the first row to glower at the enemy.
—Dean Minnich, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2024
Noun
There’s the title character himself, né Sergei Kravinoff, who is played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in a fang thong necklace, washboard abs, and the glower of someone who is right on the verge of delivering a monologue about the dangers of seed oils.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
As the two women argue over which one of them should ascend to a higher position of power, Russell provides Wyler with a put-upon weariness that matches her glower.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glower
Verb
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But the glaring contrast in game management in its build-up — Portugal head coach Francisco Neto opting to pivot and experiment from the bench; Wiegman choosing to stick and wait, refusing to bring on substitutes until the 84th minute — felt significant.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article A close overtime victory barely compensates for a glaring Knicks flaw on display at Madison Square Garden.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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The clouds are still in sunlight while the ground is darkening after the Sun sets.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
12 Feb. 2025
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The ice sheet has thinned and darkened since the early 1990’s, especially around its edges….—
Rob Crossan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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From her radiant skin to her bold brows and striking gaze, Simone’s aesthetic was a reflection of her power, resilience, and artistry.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
19 Feb. 2025
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The man lifted his gaze, a thin smirk curling over his mouth.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In the sweet snap, Tove can be seen nestled between Collins and McDowell, staring up at her dad.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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With the Senators not back in action until Wednesday, fans will stare feverishly at the wild-card standings.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Uruguay is a place that shuns extremes — where abrasive politics is frowned upon.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
25 Feb. 2025
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Leeper was part of the DJ crowd that attracted Black and white teens because the station played R&B and rock n’ roll, which many grown-ups frowned upon at the time.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Does slapping Pattinson’s scowling face on the phenomenon lead us to see it any differently?—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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In a moment that went viral, Ferrell, 57, dressed up as his lovable, innocent character from the 2003 holiday classic Elf — and watched the Los Angeles Kings play the Philadelphia Flyers while scowling, drinking beer and holding a cigarette.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Glower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glower. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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