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askance vs squinty

squinty vs askance

askance and squinty both are adjectives.

askance is an adverb but squinty is not an adverb.

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

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