frown
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verb \ˈfrau̇n\Definition of FROWN
intransitive verb
1
: to contract the brow in displeasure or concentration
2
: to give evidence of displeasure or disapproval by or as if by facial expression <critics frown on the idea>
transitive verb
: to show displeasure with or disapproval of especially by facial expression
— frown·er noun
— frown·ing·ly \ˈfrau̇-niŋ-lē\ adverb
See Examples of FROWN
- She was frowning when she entered the room, so I knew that she was annoyed about something.
- <the boss just stood there and frowned at his assistant who, once again, was in trouble>
Origin of FROWN
Middle English frounen, from Middle French frogner to snort, frown, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh ffroen nostril, Old Irish srón nose
First Known Use: 14th century
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2frown
nounDefinition of FROWN
1
: an expression of displeasure
2
: a wrinkling of the brow in displeasure or concentration
Examples of FROWN
- <it was clear from the frown on the CEO's face that sales were headed in the wrong direction>
First Known Use of FROWN
1581
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