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squint vs askant

askant vs squint

squint is a noun but askant is not a noun.

squint and askant both are adjectives.

squint is a verb but askant is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squint Yes Yes Yes No
askant No Yes No No
As adjectives, squint and askant are synonyms defined as:
  • squint and askant: (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
Other synonyms of squint include askance, asquint, sidelong, squint-eyed, squinty.
squint (noun) askant (noun)
the act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed
abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
squint (adjective) askant (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
squint (verb) askant (verb)
cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding light
be cross-eyed; have a squint or strabismus
Difference between squint and askant

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