squint - Meaning in Kannada

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squint - Meaning in Kannada

squint Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of squint in English

squint adjective

1. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

   Synonyms

   askance, askant, asquint, sidelong, squint-eyed, squinty

   Examples

   • "her eyes with their misted askance look"
   • "sidelong glances"

squint noun

1. the act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed
2. abnormal alignment of one or both eyes

   Synonyms

   strabismus

squint verb

1. cross one's eyes as if in strabismus

   Synonyms

   squinch

   Example

   • "The children squinted so as to scare each other"
2. partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding light

   Example

   • "The driver squinted as the sun hit his windshield"
3. be cross-eyed; have a squint or strabismus

Synonyms of squint

• strabismus
• squinch
• askance, askant, asquint, sidelong, squint-eyed, squinty

Description

Squinting is the action of looking at something with partially closed eyes.

Also see "Squint" on Wikipedia

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