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hīnana
looking fierce | stare angrily
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He Tautuhinga
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Ko te āhuatanga o te kanohi e whakaatu ana i te riri, i te kaha o te kare ā-roto.
A fierce expression or appearance noticeable in one's facial features depicting strong emotions.
He Tauira
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Example
I hīnana tōna kanohi i te tautohetohe.
His face was fierce during the argument.
He Kupu Reo Pākehā anō
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English Alternatives
looking fierce
stare angrily