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SQUINT Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word squint. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word squint. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SQUINT

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squinch
verbv
noun

• a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire)

verb

• crouch down

• draw back, as with fear or pain

• cross one's eyes as if in strabismus

blink
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

verb

• briefly shut the eyes

• keep back by blinking

• gleam or glow intermittently

gaze
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a long fixed look

verb

• look at with fixed eyes

glance
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quick look

verb

• throw a glance at; take a brief look at

• hit at an angle

look
verbv
noun

• the feelings expressed on a person's face

• the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look

• physical appearance

• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

verb

• perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; look

• give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect

• to physically appear a certain way to another individual or group

• search or seek

• be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

• take charge of or deal with

• convey by one's expression

• look forward to the probable occurrence of

• accord in appearance with

• have faith or confidence in

narrow
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not wide

• lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view

• very limited in degree

noun

• a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water

adjective satellite

• limited in extent or scope

• characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination

verb

• make or become more narrow or restricted

• define clearly

• become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

• become tight or as if tight

peep
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the short weak cry of a young bird

• a secret look

verb

• look furtively

• cause to come into view

• make high-pitched sounds

• speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice

• appear as though from hiding

peer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

• a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage

verb

• look searchingly

askance
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adverb

• with suspicion or disapproval

• with a side or oblique glance

adjective satellite

• (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

askant
adjective satellite

• (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

asquint
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

sidelong
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• on the side

• with the side toward someone or something

• to, toward or at one side

adjective satellite

• (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

• situated at or extending to the side

• inclining or directed to one side

squint-eyed
adjectiveadj
adjective

• affected by strabismus

adjective satellite

• (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

squinty
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by squinting

adjective satellite

• (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

strabismus
nounn
noun

• abnormal alignment of one or both eyes

skelly
verb, nounv, n
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Best Hypernyms For SQUINT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for squint, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
look abnormalcy abnormality glance glint grimace looking peek
Phrases (3)
looking atmake a facepull a face

Alternatives for SQUINCH

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