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单词 frown on
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to disapprove of
This practice is frowned upon as being wasteful.
Synonyms
disapprove of
dislike
We don't serve liver often because so many people dislike it.
discourage
a campaign to discourage littering
take a dim view of
look askance at
discountenance
view with disfavour
not take kindly to
show disapproval or displeasure
See frown

Additional synonyms

in the sense of discountenance
Synonyms
disapprove,
oppose,
resist,
condemn,
veto,
discourage,
object to,
frown on,
take exception to,
disfavour
in the sense of discourage
Definition
to oppose by expressing disapproval
a campaign to discourage littering
Synonyms
put off,
deter,
prevent,
dissuade,
talk out of,
discountenance
in the sense of dislike
Definition
to consider unpleasant or disagreeable
We don't serve liver often because so many people dislike it.
Synonyms
hate,
object to,
loathe,
despise,
shun,
scorn,
disapprove of,
detest,
abhor,
recoil from,
take a dim view of,
be repelled by,
be averse to,
disfavour,
have an aversion to,
abominate,
have a down on (informal),
disrelish,
have no taste or stomach for,
not be able to bear or abide or stand

Nearby words of
frown on

  • froth
  • frothy
  • frown
  • frown on
  • frowsty
  • frowzy
  • frozen

Synonyms of 'frown on'

frown on

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