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squint

The word “squint” has 1 syllable: squint

It's pronounced as /skwɪnt/

What is synonym and antonym for squint?

In the thesaurus, “squint” has 58 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for squint along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for squint

Antonyms for squint

Meanings of squint

  • noun
    1. An expression in which the eyes are partly closed.
    2. The look of eyes which are turned in different directions, as in strabismus.
    3. A quick or sideways glance.
    4. A short look.
    5. A hagioscope.
    6. (radio transmission) The angle by which the transmission signal is offset from the normal of a phased array antenna.
  • verb
    1. To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight, or as a threatening expression.
    2. To look or glance sideways.
    3. To look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions; to suffer from strabismus.
    4. To have an indirect bearing, reference, or implication; to have an allusion to, or inclination towards, something.
    5. To be not quite straight, off-centred; to deviate from a true line; to run obliquely.
    6. To turn to an oblique position; to direct obliquely.
  • adjective
    1. Looking obliquely; having the vision distorted.
    2. Askew, not level.

Example Sentences

  • He had to squint to see the sign in the distance.
  • The bright light made her squint immediately.
  • I always squint when I forget my glasses.
  • They tried to squint through the fog to find the path.
  • She began to squint as the sun rose higher in the sky.

On this page you'll find 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to squint, such as: aniseikonia, astigmatism, blink, browse, cast, cock the eye, dip.

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