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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024frown /fraʊn/USA pronunciation v. - to wrinkle the forehead, such as when one is displeased or in deep thought: [no object]She frowned when I gave the wrong answer.[~ + at + object]She frowned at the dog.
- frown on or upon, [~ + on/upon + object] to look on disapprovingly:frowned on my idea to buy new computers because of the cost.
n. [countable] - a disapproving look or expression on the face;
scowl.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024frown (froun),USA pronunciation v.i. - to contract the brow, as in displeasure or deep thought;
scowl. - to look displeased;
have an angry look. - to view with disapproval;
look disapprovingly (usually fol. by on or upon):to frown upon a scheme.
v.t. - to express by a frown:to frown one's displeasure.
- to force or shame with a disapproving frown:to frown someone into silence.
n. - a frowning look;
scowl. - any expression or show of disapproval:a tax bill that received Congressional frowns.
- Celtic *srognā or *sroknā
- Gaulish *frognā; compare Welsh ffroen, OBreton fron nostril, Old Irish srón nose
- Old French froignier, derivative of froigne surly expression, probably
- Middle English frounen 1350–1400
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged glower, lower, gloom.
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