Askance and Slanting

Askance

Askance adjective - (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy.

Slanting and askance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slanting" instead the word "Askance" as an adjective or an adverb.

Slanting

Slanting adjective - Inclined or twisted to one side.
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Askance and slanting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Askance" instead the word "Slanting" as an adjective or an adverb.

Nearby Words: slant, slanted, slantingly, slanty
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