SQUINT Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word squint. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| squinch | verbv | |||||
noun • a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire) verb • crouch down • draw back, as with fear or pain • cross one's eyes as if in strabismus | ||||||
| blink | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly verb • briefly shut the eyes • keep back by blinking • gleam or glow intermittently | ||||||
| gaze | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a long fixed look verb • look at with fixed eyes | ||||||
| glance | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a quick look verb • throw a glance at; take a brief look at • hit at an angle | ||||||
| look | verbv | |||||
noun • the feelings expressed on a person's face • the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look • physical appearance • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people verb • perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; look • give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect • to physically appear a certain way to another individual or group • search or seek • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to • take charge of or deal with • convey by one's expression • look forward to the probable occurrence of • accord in appearance with • have faith or confidence in | ||||||
| narrow | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • not wide • lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view • very limited in degree noun • a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water adjective satellite • limited in extent or scope • characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination verb • make or become more narrow or restricted • define clearly • become more focused on an area of activity or field of study • become tight or as if tight | ||||||
| peep | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the short weak cry of a young bird • a secret look verb • look furtively • cause to come into view • make high-pitched sounds • speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice • appear as though from hiding | ||||||
| peer | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a person who is of equal standing with another in a group • a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage verb • look searchingly | ||||||
| askance | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||
adverb • with suspicion or disapproval • with a side or oblique glance adjective satellite • (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy | ||||||
| askant | ||||||
adjective satellite • (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy | ||||||
| asquint | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy | ||||||
| sidelong | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adverb • on the side • with the side toward someone or something • to, toward or at one side adjective satellite • (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy • situated at or extending to the side • inclining or directed to one side | ||||||
| squint-eyed | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • affected by strabismus adjective satellite • (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy | ||||||
| squinty | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • characterized by squinting adjective satellite • (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy | ||||||
| strabismus | nounn | |||||
noun • abnormal alignment of one or both eyes | ||||||
| skelly | verb, nounv, n | |||||
No meanings yet for this word...
| ||||||
