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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

Classified under:

Adjectives

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:

Adverbs

Sense 2

Meaning:

With suspicion or disapproval

Example:

he looked askance at the offer

Classified under:

Adverbs

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