frowned on

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The music that had been frowned on by the bosses in the 70s was now classic rock and he had a loyal fanbase who recognised him as one of their own.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2024

We work in broken systems, where asking for time off is frowned on.

From Salon • Sep. 9, 2023

Church leaders in the Philippines have frowned on the crucifixions and self-flagellations, saying Filipinos can show their deep faith and religious devotion without hurting themselves and by doing charity work instead, such as donating blood.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2023

As a classicist, he frowned on rock and roll as an "expression of base passions" and once called popular music a "cult of banality".

From Reuters • Dec. 28, 2022

Camp authori-ties frowned on mess hall hopping and tried to stop it, but the good cooks liked it.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston