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frown upon

See definition of frown upon on Dictionary.com
  • as indiscredit
  • as inremonstrate

synonyms for frown upon

  • defame
  • degrade
  • destroy
  • disgrace
  • disparage
  • disprove
  • ruin
  • slander
  • smear
  • vilify
  • censure
  • disesteem
  • disfavor
  • dishonor
  • explode
  • expose
  • pooh-pooh
  • puncture
  • reproach
  • shoot
  • slur
  • blow up
  • bring into disrepute
  • bring to naught
  • disconsider
  • knock bottom out of
  • mudsling
  • poke full of holes
  • put down
  • reflect on
  • run down
  • show up
  • take rug out from under
  • tear down
On this page you'll find 105 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to frown upon, such as: defame, degrade, destroy, disgrace, disparage, and disprove.

antonyms for frown upon

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  • approve
  • build
  • commend
  • compliment
  • construct
  • create
  • exalt
  • flatter
  • honor
  • laud
  • praise
  • upgrade
  • believe
  • credit
  • trust
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How to use frown upon in a sentence

It is a sad mistake to frown upon such efforts as a waste of time.
MADAME ROLAND, MAKERS OF HISTORYJOHN S. C. ABBOTT
The Church, the nobles, and the gentry then turned one grand, all-disapproving frown upon them and shriveled them into sheep!
A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR'S COURT, COMPLETEMARK TWAIN (SAMUEL CLEMENS)
The other man looked at him, with a curious frown upon his face.
WAYSIDE COURTSHIPSHAMLIN GARLAND
There was a black frown upon his forehead which did not altogether disappear when he turned his head and saw them approaching.
MYSTERIOUS MR. SABINE. PHILLIPS OPPENHEIM
"Take your seat, sir," the judge commanded, with a frown upon his intelligent face.
THE BROKEN SWORDDENNISON WORTHINGTON
Richard Lane, who remained in his seat with an effort, watched them pass with a frown upon his face.
MR. GREX OF MONTE CARLOE. PHILLIPS OPPENHEIM
Ou-kor-lah, the Indians called him—the Great Eye; and he seemed almost to frown upon us in defiance.
LITTLE RIVERSHENRY VAN DYKE
Vivian had risen from his chair, and was standing erect, with a decided frown upon his brow.
UNDER FALSE PRETENCESADELINE SERGEANT
Why do you frown upon me so, when you know your looks go to the heart of me?
DRYDEN'S WORKS VOL. 3 (OF 18)JOHN DRYDEN
Do not turn your frown upon us, Snow-Burner; you must know it is the truth.
THE SNOW-BURNERHENRY OYEN
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