Phrasal verb frown on/upon something (Definition of frowning from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

frowning (ˈfraʊnɪŋ) adj 1. drawing the brows together and wrinkling the forehead, esp in worry, anger, or concentration 2. disapproving or disliking

Dec 5, 2016 · The meaning of FROWN is to contract the brow in displeasure or concentration. How to use frown in a sentence.

to make a serious, angry or worried expression by bringing your eyebrows closer together so that lines appear on your forehead frown (at somebody/something) What are you frowning at me for? She …

When someone frowns, their eyebrows become drawn together, because they are annoyed, worried, or puzzled, or because they are concentrating. She shook her head, frowning.

FROWN definition: to contract the brow, as in displeasure or deep thought; scowl. See examples of frown used in a sentence.

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to express by a frown: to frown one's displeasure. to force or shame with a disapproving frown: to frown someone into silence. n. scowl. any expression or show of disapproval: a tax bill that received …

Public expressions of affection are frowned upon in many cultures. She stared frowningly.

Phrasal verb frown on/upon something (Definition of frowning from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)