Synonyms of frown

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noun

as in scowl

a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval

it was clear from the frown on the CEO's face that sales were headed in the wrong direction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scowl
• grimace
• smirk
• mouth
• pout
• face
• moue
• stare
• sneer
• lower
• look
• wince
• snarl
• mow
• growl
• glare
• mug
• snoot
• flinch
• rictus
• glower
• scoff
• squinch
• simper

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• smile
• laugh
• grin

frown

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verb

ˈfrau̇n 

as in to scowl

to look with anger or disapproval

the boss just stood there and frowned at his assistant who, once again, was in trouble

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scowl
• glare
• stare
• glower
• gloom
• gaze
• grimace
• lower
• sneer
• gape
• snarl
• sulk
• look daggers
• pout
• ogle
• snigger
• growl

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• smile
• beam
• grin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of frown

Noun

Don’t Kill Reach with External Links Like any business that makes money from advertising, LinkedIn frowns upon directing people away from LinkedIn to another site. — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

The Spaniard left hurriedly, carrying a frown that owed to a sense of injustice. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 May 2026

Verb

Judges generally frown on any major actions to change voting laws in the weeks before an election. — Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026

They were expelled from several schools by 1896 at just 16 years old, and followed their hearts to do traditional performances at a time when celebrating their people was frowned upon in society. — William Earl, Variety, 26 June 2026

Phrases Containing frown

• frown (on or upon)