Askance Mnemonic
Explore definitions and mnemonics for askance.
askance
askance
/əˈskæns/
skeptically
suspiciously
obliquely
sideways
oblique
sideways
Examples
- Other are already looking at it askance.
- His proposal was looked with askance by the authorities.
- But I look askance at the possible addition of another.
- Ponsford Botts would look at him askance.
- The Tunku's proposal was looked with askance by the British authorities.
- I look askance on temporary deadminning by ArbCom decision.
- However, museums tend to look askance at taking photos of their exhibits.
- I also look askance at them citing dictionary definitions.
- Now everything you have done has to be looked at askance.
- Those of us who care look askance at any changes made anonymously.
with suspicion or disapproval
adverb
with a side or oblique glance
adverb
directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy- Elizabeth Bowen
adjective
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"A skunk's dance. Looking sideways or with distrust, just like watching a skunk dance."
"A Skunk's Glance. Looking sideways with suspicion like a skunk observing."
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