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Meaning of word squint from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

squint noun

Meaning : Abnormal alignment of one or both eyes.

Synonyms : strabismus

Meaning : The act of squinting. Looking with the eyes partly closed.

squint verb

Meaning : Cross one's eyes as if in strabismus.

Example : The children squinted so as to scare each other.

Synonyms : squinch

Meaning : Be cross-eyed. Have a squint or strabismus.

Meaning : Partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding light.

Example : The driver squinted as the sun hit his windshield.

squint adjective

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

Example : Her eyes with their misted askance look.
Sidelong glances.

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

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