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frown on

VERB
disapprove
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decry denounce deplore dislike oppose reject veto
STRONG
blame censure chastise criticize damn deprecate detract disallow discountenance disesteem disfavor dismiss expostulate nix pan refuse remonstrate reprehend reprobate reprove slam spurn
WEAK
discommend dispraise find fault with find unacceptable look askance at look down on object to pass on set aside take dim view of take exception to turn down zing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
allow approve compliment praise ratify sanction
STRONG
accept commend endorse exalt laud permit promote welcome
WEAK
agree like love
VERB
discountenance
Synonyms
STRONG
condemn deprecate disapprove discourage disesteem disfavor dispute resist
WEAK
count me out discommend hold no brief for not go for not stand for object to put down take a dim view of take exception to
Antonyms
STRONG
agree approve endorse go along
WEAK
back countenance sanction support
VERB
disesteem
Synonyms
STRONG
deprecate discountenance disfavor dislike disrespect slight
Antonyms
STRONG
approve compliment praise

Example Sentences

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The Justices sound ready to frown on his firing of Lisa Cook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

When court finally adjourned, Trump rose from his seat with a deep frown on his face.

From BBC • May 30, 2024

Depending on what researchers said to them, participants in the study would either smile or frown on cue in certain phases of sleep.

From Scientific American • Oct. 20, 2023

Sitting beside him with a frown on his face was his son, Samir, a member of Arab al-Aramshe’s local council.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2023

“You are children!” the Sea King said, the frown on his face darkening.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.