squint

Noun
  1. Abnormal alignment of one or both eyes (synset 114581007)
    is a type of: abnormalcy, abnormality - an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
    subtypes:
    same as: strabismus
  2. The act of squinting;
    Looking with the eyes partly closed (synset 100880006)
    is a type of: look, looking, looking at - the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
Adjective
  1. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy (synset 300766264)
    "her eyes with their misted askance look"; "sidelong glances"
    similar to: indirect - not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
    same as: askance, askant, asquint, sidelong, squint-eyed, squinty
Verb
  1. Cross one's eyes as if in strabismus (synset 200008595)
    "The children squinted so as to scare each other"
    is a type of: grimace, make a face, pull a face - contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
    same as: squinch
  2. Be cross-eyed;
    Have a squint or strabismus (synset 202172514)
    is a type of: look - perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
  3. Partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding light (synset 200008792)
    "The driver squinted as the sun hit his windshield"
    is a type of: look - have a certain outward or facial expression

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