Word of the day
askance
1. with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval
“the reformers looked askance at the mystical tradition”
adverb
/əˈskæns/
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"After his previous betrayal, I looked askance at his newfound _____."
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- awe
- respect
- favor
- uncertainly
- skeptically
- doubtfully
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Find a word related to askance
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