Definitions

frown

[froun] / fraʊn /

VERB

scowl

Synonyms

STRONGEST

glare glower grimace pout

STRONG

gloom lower sulk

WEAK

cloud up do a slow burn give a dirty look give the evil eye knit brows look black look daggers look stern

Antonyms

STRONGEST

grin smile

WEAK

approve condone encourage

VERB

disapprove

Synonyms

STRONG

deprecate discountenance discourage disesteem disfavor dislike object

WEAK

discommend look askance at not take kindly to show displeasure take a dim view of

Antonyms

STRONG

approve

WEAK

condone encourage grin smile

Example Sentences

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Back then people frowned at the notion of eating between meals, so snacking was not a thing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jonah frowned and began gathering up the papers.

From Literature

Bronden bent over her compass, frowning in her efforts to guide their way as it swirled, thick and yellow-white, around them.

From Literature

A newscaster appeared beside the photo and spoke with a serious frown on her face.

From Literature

Then she’d frown at me and say, “Oh, Ida B, now let me finish,” like I was seriously trying her patience.

From Literature