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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While some conservative clerics still frown upon women taking part in beauty pageants, many others in the Muslim community have been supportive of Hashwi. Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Riri gets a rude awakening in Episode 1 when she’s expelled from MIT for some side hustles academics frown on. 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 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 31 Aug. 2025.

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