Scowl — Defs

01 v. i. To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry.

imp. & p. p. Scowled; p. pr. & vb. n. Scowling

1.
To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry.
“She scowled and frowned with froward countenance.” — Spenser.
2.
Hence, to look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower.

02 v. t. To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown.

03 n. The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowing; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.

1.
The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowing; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.
“With solemn phiz, and critic scowl.” — Lloyd.
2.
Hence, gloom; dark or threatening aspect.
“A ruddy storm, whose scowl Made heaven's radiant face look foul.” — Crashaw.