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Meaning of word askance from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

askance adjective

Meaning : (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy.

Example : Her eyes with their misted askance look.
Sidelong glances.

Synonyms : askant, asquint, sidelong, squint, squint-eyed, squinty

askance adverb

Meaning : With suspicion or disapproval.

Example : He looked askance at the offer.

Meaning : With a side or oblique glance.

Example : Did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with her dark eyes.

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