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frown on/upon

phrasal verb

Definition of frown on/upon

: to disapprove of (something)
  • The company frowns on dating among employees.
  • Public expressions of affection are frowned upon in many cultures.

Word by Word Definitions

frown play

  1. : to contract the brow in displeasure or concentration

  2. : to give evidence of displeasure or disapproval by or as if by facial expression

  3. : to show displeasure with or disapproval of especially by facial expression

  1. : an expression of displeasure

  2. : a wrinkling of the brow in displeasure or concentration

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upon play

  1. : on

  1. : on the surface : on it

  2. : thereafter, thereon

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