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squint-eyed vs askance

askance vs squint-eyed

squint-eyed and askance both are adjectives.

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

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

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