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askance vs asquint

asquint vs askance

askance and asquint both are adjectives.

askance is an adverb but asquint is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
askance No Yes No Yes
asquint No Yes No No
As adjectives, askance and asquint are synonyms defined as:
  • askance and asquint: (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
Other synonyms of askance include askant, sidelong, squint-eyed, squint, squinty.
askance (adjective) asquint (adjective)
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
askance (adverb) asquint (adverb)
with a side or oblique glance
with suspicion or disapproval
Difference between askance and asquint

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