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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.
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frownplay
: to contract the brow in displeasure or concentration
: to give evidence of displeasure or disapproval by or as if by facial expression
: to show displeasure with or disapproval of especially by facial expression
: an expression of displeasure
: a wrinkling of the brow in displeasure or concentration
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