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¹glower

verb glow·er \ˈglau̇(-ə)r, ÷ˈglō(-ə)r\

: to look at someone or something in an angry way

Full Definition of GLOWER

intransitive verb

: to look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger

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Origin of GLOWER

Middle English (Scots) glowren; akin to Middle Low German glūren to be overcast, Middle Dutch gloeren to leer

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to GLOWER

Synonyms: glare, gloom, frown, lower (also lour), scowl

Antonyms: beam, grin, smile

²glower

noun

Definition of GLOWER

: a sullen brooding look of annoyance or anger

First Known Use of GLOWER

1715

Rhymes with GLOWER

bower, dower, flour, flower, lower, power, scour, shower, sour, Stour, tour, tower

GLOWER Defined for Kids

glower

verb glow·er \ˈglau̇-ər\

glow·eredglow·er·ing

Definition of GLOWER for Kids

: to stare angrily : scowl

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