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SQUINTING Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word squinting. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word squinting. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SQUINTING

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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

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

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 SQUINTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for squinting, 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 ASKANCE

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