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"Glowering" is employed in literature to convey a penetrating, often hostile, look that speaks volumes about a character's inner emotions without needing explicit explanation. It evokes an image of simmering anger, disdain, or suspicion, setting an atmospheric tone that can foretell conflict or power dynamics. In some narratives, such as when mutual animosity is depicted with characters staring each other down [1] and [2], the term underscores tension and deep-seated disapproval. Elsewhere, a solitary figure’s advancing glower might silently signal menacing intent or a brewing outburst [3], or express suppressed fury in a more intimate confrontation [4]. This layered use of "glowering" enriches character interactions, imbuing scenes with an intensity that lingers in the reader’s mind.
  1. So they stood, each with a foot placed at an angle as a brace, and both shoving with might and main, and glowering at each other with hate.
    — from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Complete by Mark Twain
  2. Roxana’s bosom was heaving with suppressed passion, and she was glowering down upon him with measureless contempt written in her face.
    — from The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson by Mark Twain
  3. He held him there, glowering down on him with a menace that would have quelled a wild beast.
    — from Squire Phin by Holman Day
  4. The boy cowered before her glowering, fixed eyes.
    — from The Rainbow by D. H. Lawrence

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