downface

/ˈdaʊnfes/ or /ˈdaʊnfɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or direction of looking downward or avoiding eye contact

“She was accused of downfacing during the interrogation, which made the detective suspicious.”

Synonyms

  • aversion
  • avoidance
  • deflection

Antonyms

  • gaze
  • glares
  • stare