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frown

verb
/fraʊn/

Meaning

to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration
to make a serious or angry facial expression by wrinkling the forehead

Example Sentences

She frowned when she heard the bad news.

She frowned when she heard the bad news.

Example Expressions

frown upon

Synonyms

scowl, glare, grimace, glower, pout
Entry 1
scowl, glare, grimace, glower
Entry 2
scowl, glare, pout, grimace

Antonyms

smile, grin, beam, laugh
Entry 1
smile, grin, beam, laugh
Entry 2
smile, grin

Collocations

frown deeply, frown slightly, frown upon, frown with concern, frown in concentration, frown face
Entry 1
frown deeply, frown slightly, frown upon, frown with concern, frown in concentration
Entry 2
frown upon, frown deeply, frown slightly, frown face

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