frown (on or upon)

verb

Definition of frown (on or upon)next
as in to dislike
to hold an unfavorable opinion of a usage that is frowned upon by some grammarians

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frown (on or upon)
  1. dislike
  2. criticize
Verb
  • Clark, who singlehandedly brought ratings and attendance up, to the point where the players now receive significantly better salaries and travel benefits, is widely disliked across the league and by many fans of other teams.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • People who dislike Elon Musk can make the opposite mistake and conclude that the shares are therefore unattractive.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of dislike
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  • The panel has also been criticized for including vaccine opponents.
    — Claire Sibonney, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Vogel has been criticized for her initial comments about her estranged daughter’s sudden death at the age of 36.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of criticize
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“Frown (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frown%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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