frown on/upon
phrasal verb
frowned on/upon; frowning on/upon; frowns on/upon
: to disapprove of (something)
The company frowns on dating among employees.
Public expressions of affection are frowned upon in many cultures.
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But a lot of people frown on this behavior, viewing it as cutting in line.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
Keep in mind, though, that authorities frown upon disposable aluminum cans, and San Marcos has even instituted a single-use container ban.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 June 2024
But from Jack Eichel to Matthew Tkachuk, hockey history tends to frown on teams that swap out star players for OK dudes in bulk.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
If your health care provider and/or hospital frown upon it, find one that does not.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
Keep in mind, though, that authorities frown upon disposable aluminum cans, and San Marcos has even instituted a single-use container ban.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 June 2024
But from Jack Eichel to Matthew Tkachuk, hockey history tends to frown on teams that swap out star players for OK dudes in bulk.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
If your health care provider and/or hospital frown upon it, find one that does not.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frown on/upon
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“Frown on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frown%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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