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askance vs squint-eyed

squint-eyed vs askance

askance and squint-eyed both are adjectives.

askance is an adverb but squint-eyed is not an adverb.

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

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