askance

adjective

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

adverb

with a side or oblique glance

with suspicion or disapproval

Synonyms for askance

askantadj sidelongadj asquintadj distrustfullyadv skepticallyadv suspiciouslyadv disapprovinglyadv reproachfullyadv doubtfullyadv crookedlyadv

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