n. The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowning; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.n. Hence, gloom; dark or threatening aspect.v. To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry.v. Hence, to look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower.v. To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown.v. To express by a scowl; as, to scowl defiance.