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frown Meaning & Definition

What Does Frown Mean?

Frown is a noun that means 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. It can also mean A facial expression in which the corners of the mouth are pointed down. As a verb, it means To have a frown on one's face.

Frown Definition (Noun)

  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.

Frown as a Verb

  1. To have a frown on one's face.

    She frowned when I told her the news.

  2. To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with disfavour or threateningly.

    Noisy gossip in the library is frowned upon.

  3. To repress or repel by expressing displeasure or disapproval; to rebuke with a look.

    Let us frown the impudent fellow into silence.

  4. To communicate by frowning.

    Frank frowned his displeasure with my proposal.

Synonyms of Frown

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Frown in a Sentence

She frowned when I told her the news.

Noisy gossip in the library is frowned upon.

Let us frown the impudent fellow into silence.

Frank frowned his displeasure with my proposal.

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