Definition of askance
English to English adverb - with suspicion or disapproval
He looked askance at the offer.
source: WordNet 3.0 - with a side or oblique glance
Did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with her dark eyes.
source: WordNet 3.0 - Sideways; obliquely; with a side glance; with disdain, envy, or suspicion.
source: Webster 1913 adjective satellite - (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
Her eyes with their misted askance look.
Sidelong glances.
source: WordNet 3.0 verb - To turn aside.
source: Webster 1913
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