frown
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/fɹaʊn/
English
Definitions
noun
- 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.
- A facial expression in which the corners of the mouth are pointed down.
verb
- To have a frown on one's face.“She frowned when I told her the news.”
- To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with disfavour or threateningly.“Noisy gossip in the library is frowned upon.”
- To repress or repel by expressing displeasure or disapproval; to rebuke with a look.“Let us frown the impudent fellow into silence.”
- To communicate by frowning.“Frank frowned his displeasure with my proposal.”