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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Riri gets a rude awakening in Episode 1 when she’s expelled from MIT for some side hustles academics frown on.
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
Many cultures around the world frown on the unwed, and as a result, people often find themselves in marriages out of a sense of duty and commitment rather than long-lasting love.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Just remember, the authorities frown upon those flimsy aluminum cans.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 June 2024
But a lot of people frown on this behavior, viewing it as cutting in line.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
Many cultures around the world frown on the unwed, and as a result, people often find themselves in marriages out of a sense of duty and commitment rather than long-lasting love.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Just remember, the authorities frown upon those flimsy aluminum cans.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 June 2024
But a lot of people frown on this behavior, viewing it as cutting in line.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 July 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 7 Aug. 2025.
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