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Mr. Tom Posted 8 years ago
Vocabulary

Withering look vs. scornful look

Hi

Would you say that these two are roughly synonymous? Or are they totally synonymous in this context?

The man gave me a withering look when I told him he was speaking very loudly.

The man gave me a scornful look when I told him he was speaking very loudly.

Thanks,

Tom

  

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Would you say that these two are roughly synonymous? Yes Or are they totally synonymous in this context? withering is a stronger term, more literary, less common.

— Clive

  • Would you say that these two are roughly synonymous?
  • Yes Or are they totally synonymous in this context?
  • withering is a stronger term, more literary, less common.
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Would you say that these two are roughly synonymous? Yes


Or are they totally synonymous in this context? withering is a stronger term, more literary, less common.

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