askance

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Adverb

1. Of a [[glance#Noun|glance]] or [[look#Noun|look]]: with [[disapproval]], [[skepticism]], or [[suspicion]].
2. [[obliquely|Obliquely]], [[sideways#Adverb|sideways]].

Adjective

1. [[turn|Turned]] to the [[side]], especially of the [[eye]]s.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|rare|transitive}} To look at (someone or something) with a [[sideways]] glance.
2. {{lb|en|rare|transitive}} To turn (one's eye or gaze) to the side.

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