Thesaurus / frown upon
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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
- animadvert
- blame
- censure
- challenge
- combat
- complain
- criticize
- decry
- demur
- deprecate
- disapprove
- disparage
- dispute
- dissent
- except
- expostulate
- fight
- inveigh
- kick
- nag
- object
- oppose
- protest
- rain
- recriminate
- resist
- scold
- withstand
- find fault
- pick at
- sound off
- take exception
- take issue
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
MOST RELEVANT
- accept
- agree
- allow
- applaud
- approve
- commend
- compliment
- concur
- consent
- endorse
- exalt
- flatter
- go along
- laud
- praise
- sanction
- support
- surrender
- yield
- concede
- give in
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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. ABBOTTThe 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 GARLANDThere 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 WORTHINGTONRichard Lane, who remained in his seat with an effort, watched them pass with a frown upon his face.
MR. GREX OF MONTE CARLOE. PHILLIPS OPPENHEIMOu-kor-lah, the Indians called him—the Great Eye; and he seemed almost to frown upon us in defiance.
LITTLE RIVERSHENRY VAN DYKEVivian had risen from his chair, and was standing erect, with a decided frown upon his brow.
UNDER FALSE PRETENCESADELINE SERGEANTWhy 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 DRYDENDo not turn your frown upon us, Snow-Burner; you must know it is the truth.
THE SNOW-BURNERHENRY OYENWORDS RELATED TO FROWN UPON
- blow up
- bring into disrepute
- bring to naught
- censure
- defame
- degrade
- destroy
- disconsider
- disesteem
- disfavor
- disgrace
- dishonor
- disparage
- disprove
- explode
- expose
- frown upon
- knock bottom out of
- mudsling
- poke full of holes
- pooh-pooh
- puncture
- put down
- reflect on
- reproach
- ruin
- run down
- shoot
- show up
- slander
- slur
- smear
- take rug out from under
- tear down
- vilify
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.