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- ASKANCE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
As with the similar word side-eye, writers over the years have used askance literally when someone is looking with a side-glance and figuratively when such a glance is conveying disapproval or distrust
- ASKANCE Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
ASKANCE definition: with suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval See examples of askance used in a sentence
- ASKANCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
Cautious and vigilant (Definition of askance from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
- Askance - definition of askance by The Free Dictionary
1 With disapproval, suspicion, or distrust: "The area is so dirty that merchants report the tourists are looking askance" (Chris Black) 2 With a sideways glance; obliquely
- askance adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . .
Definition of askance adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more
- askance, adv. adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English . . .
There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word askance, one of which is labelled obsolete See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence
- ASKANCE definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary
This mainly means looking askance at foreign influence, including imports and investment
- askance - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Adverb askance (not comparable) (of a look or glance) With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion The beggar asked for change, but the haughty woman only looked at him askance
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