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lour

/ˈlaʊər/
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Other forms: louring; lours; loured

Definitions of lour
  1. verb
    look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
    synonyms: frown, glower, lower
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    types:
    scowl
    frown with displeasure
    type of:
    grimace, make a face, pull a face
    contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
  2. verb
    set lower
    synonyms: lower
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    types:
    derate
    lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus
    subdue, subordinate
    make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
    type of:
    devalue
    lower the value or quality of
  3. verb
    make lower or quieter
    synonyms: lower, turn down
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    type of:
    decrease, lessen, minify
    make smaller
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