FROWN (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

frown (on or upon)

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Definition of frown (on or upon)

as in to dislike

to hold an unfavorable opinion of a usage that is frowned upon by some grammarians

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Where King’s Margaret actively disliked her daughter—viewing her as the polluted spawn of the night her drunken husband effectively raped her—Sloyan’s Margaret clearly loves Carrie, wanting only to protect her from a world of sin and depravity.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
Three people who actively dislike each other, agreeing publicly that everyone should slow down.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of dislike

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Bill Essayli, the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, criticized the state's election officials for not cooperating with the department's demands.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
But others criticized the tactics used and family separations.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026

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