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frown
[ froun ]
verb (used without object)
- to contract the brow, as in displeasure or deep thought; scowl.
Synonyms: , ,
- to look displeased; have an angry look.
- to view with disapproval; look disapprovingly (usually followed by on or upon ):
to frown upon a scheme.
verb (used with object)
- to express by a frown:
to frown one's displeasure.
- to force or shame with a disapproving frown:
to frown someone into silence.
noun
- a frowning look; scowl.
- any expression or show of disapproval:
a tax bill that received Congressional frowns.
frown
/ ڰʊ /
verb
- intr to draw the brows together and wrinkle the forehead, esp in worry, anger, or concentration
- intr; foll by on or upon to have a dislike (of); look disapprovingly (upon)
the club frowned upon political activity by its members
- tr to express (worry, etc) by frowning
- troften foll bydown to force, silence, etc, by a frowning look
noun
- the act of frowning
- a show of dislike or displeasure
Derived Forms
- ˈڰǷɲԾԲ, adverb
- ˈڰǷɲԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ڰǷɲİ noun
- ڰǷɲiԲ· adverb
- -ڰǷɲiԲ adjective
- half-ڰǷɲiԲ· adverb
- ܲ·ڰǷɲiԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of frown1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of frown1
Example Sentences
Mr Yapobi said the organisers in Ivory Coast had long been trying to promote a more natural look - for example cosmetic surgery is a no-no and skin lightening is frowned upon.
"Investors are looking for companies that are active in the field of defence technology and it's not frowned upon anymore," he explains.
What he wears that is noticeable is the heavy frown on his face.
He acknowledged it was "frowned upon" for MSPs to challenge the decisions of the presiding officer, but called for clarity over the issue.
These days, political pop is largely frowned upon.
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