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frowns

/fɹaʊnz/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A facial expression in which the eyebrows are brought together, and the forehead is wrinkled, usually indicating displeasure, sadness or worry, or less often confusion or concentration.
  2. A facial expression in which the corners of the mouth are pointed down.
  3. To have a frown on one's face.
  4. To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with disfavour or threateningly.
  5. To repress or repel by expressing displeasure or disapproval; to rebuke with a look.
  6. To communicate by frowning.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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