hostile glance
[ˈhɑːs.təl ɡlæns]
nounpl: hostile glances
olhar hostil
1. a look of anger, disapproval, or enmity directed at someone
She cast a hostile glance across the room at her rival.
Ela lançou um olhar hostil pela sala em direção à sua rival.
2. a visual expression conveying antagonism or aggression
The hostile glances between the two opponents made the tension palpable.
Os olhares hostis entre os dois adversários tornaram a tensão palpável.
The expression 'hostile glance' is used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to convey non-verbal communication of anger or disapproval. In Brazilian culture, direct eye contact paired with a hostile expression can be confrontational, whereas in some contexts it may be avoided. In American English, this phrase is commonly used in literature, conflicts, and social situations to describe interpersonal tension.
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