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askance
(of a look or glance) With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.
Sideways; obliquely.
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I glanced askance at this strange creature, and found him watching me with his queer, restless eyes.
...the head-stones in the grave-yard beneath seemed to be holding themselves askance to keep it out of their faces.
Turned to the side, especially of the eyes.
💬 Quotations
My first thought was, he lied in every word, / That hoary cripple, with malicious eye / Askance to watch the working of his lie
To look at (someone or something) with a sideways glance.
To turn (one's eye or gaze) to the side.
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