Grin and Scowling

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Grin

Grin verb - To express an emotion (as amusement) by curving the lips upward.
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Synonyms for Grin
Scowling is an antonym for grin.
Nearby Word: grinned

Scowling

Scowling adjective - Sullen or unfriendly in appearance.
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Synonyms for Scowling
Grin is an antonym for scowling in frown topic.
Nearby Words: scowl, scowled
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  • Perpetual Frowner Piccolo got the occasional grin as well, mainly when interacting with Gohan - even with the eyebrows up at least once (during his death in DBZ.) Vegeta, however, had somehow managed to master scowling even when asleep or unconscious.
    Source: Perpetual Frowner
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Antonyms for grin



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