Definitions

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

She ate breakfast with a frown on her face.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

frown on

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