Frowning

verb

/ˈfɹaʊnɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 1.4

Definitions

1.verbTo have a frown on one's face.

"She frowned when I told her the news."

2.verbTo manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with disfavour or threateningly.

"Noisy gossip in the library is frowned upon."

3.verbTo repress or repel by expressing displeasure or disapproval; to rebuke with a look.

"Let us frown the impudent fellow into silence."

4.verbTo communicate by frowning.

"Frank frowned his displeasure with my proposal."

5.nounThe act of giving a frown.

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