face cloud
Frequency: 5.00.5 per million words
to suddenly look worried or angry
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Examples (10)
- When she mentioned the accident, his face began to cloud with worry.
- The child's happy face suddenly clouded when told playtime was over.
- I could see her face cloud over as she read the bad news.
- His face clouded with anger when he heard the unfair decision.
- The teacher's face clouded as she noticed students cheating.
- Her bright smile faded and her face clouded with disappointment.
- When discussing the failed project, the manager's face clouded visibly.
- The mention of his ex-wife made his face cloud immediately.
- Sarah's face clouded with confusion at the complex instructions.
- As the storm approached, the captain's face clouded with concern.