What is the meaning of the word "askance"?
Definitions:
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directed to one side with, or as if with doubt, suspicion, or envy, used especially of glances
adjective
- My eyes gave an askance look.
- My eyes gave an askance look.
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with a side or oblique glance
adverb
- They did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with their dark eyes.
- They did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with their dark eyes.
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with suspicion or disapproval
adverb
- I looked askance at the offer.
- I looked askance at the offer.