English verb: lour | |||
1. | lour (change) set lower | ||
Samples | Lower a rating. Lower expectations. | ||
Synonyms | lower | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | devalue | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | derate, subdue, subordinate | ||
2. | lour (change) make lower or quieter | ||
Samples | Turn down the volume of a radio. | ||
Synonyms | lower, turn down | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | decrease, lessen, minify | ||
3. | lour (body) look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval | ||
Synonyms | frown, glower, lower | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | grimace, make a face, pull a face | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | scowl | ||