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ASKANCE

(adverb, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Askance.

How to pronounce askance:

US

Askance - as an adverb

With suspicion or disapproval

Example: "He looked askance at the offer"

With a side or oblique glance

Example: "Did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with her dark eyes"

Askance - as an adjective satellite

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

Example: "Her eyes with their misted askance look"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
askantasquintsidelongsquintsquint-eyedsquinty

Askance - as a verb

To look at (someone or something) with a sideways glance.

To turn (one's eye or gaze) to the side.

Askance - as an adjective

Turned to the side, especially of the eyes.

Example Sentences

"He looked askance at the suspicious package."
"The teacher gave him an askance glance when he arrived late."
"I could see the askance expressions on their faces as I entered the room."
"She received askance looks from her coworkers after the promotion."
"The neighbors regarded their new fence with askance eyes."
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Word Game Points

Is ASKANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, askance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASKANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is ASKANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, askance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASKANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is ASKANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, askance is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASKANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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