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scowled

[/skaʊld/]
verb
franziu a testa
1. past tense of scowl; to furrow one's brow in anger, displeasure, or concentration
She scowled at the broken vase on the floor.
Ela franziu a testa para o vaso quebrado no chão.
2. to look angry or displeased
He scowled when he heard the bad news.
Ele fez uma careta quando ouviu a má notícia.
Synonyms
frownedgloweredglaredgrimacedpouted
Antonyms
smiledgrinnedbeamedlaughed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
franziu a testa
most common expression for scowling
General Brazilian
fez uma careta
informal way to express displeasure
Portugal
franzia a testa
same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
cerrou a boca
alternative expression for showing displeasure

Related Idioms & Phrases

scowl at someone
scowl upon something
wear a scowl
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