Definition of Askance

1. Adjective. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy. "Sidelong glances"

Exact synonyms: Askant, Asquint, Sidelong, Squint, Squint-eyed, Squinty
Similar to: Indirect

2. Adverb. With suspicion or disapproval. "He looked askance at the offer"

3. Adverb. With a side or oblique glance. "Did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with her dark eyes"

Definition of Askance

1. adv. Sideways; obliquely; with a side glance; with disdain, envy, or suspicion.

2. v. t. To turn aside.

Definition of Askance

1. with a side glance [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Askance

asinine
asininely
asininities
asininity
Asio
Asio otus
asiphonate
asiphonida
asitia
ask
ask
Ask-Upmark
ask-upmark kidney
Askanazy
Askanazy cell
askance (current term)
askanced
askances
askancing
askant
askanted
askanting
askants
askari
askaris
asked
asker
asker
askers
askeses

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