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

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

Carpenter responded with a quizzical frown. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026

Verb

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

The upstairs neighbors would like to go to sleep somewhere between 9 at night and midnight, and so applause was frowned upon at the Gaslight. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026

Phrases Containing frown

• frown (on or upon)