frown (at or on)

verb

Definition of frown (at or on)next
as in to dislike

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frown (at or on)
  1. dislike
  2. refuse
  3. reject
  4. disapprove
  5. deny
  6. revoke
  7. withhold
  8. deplore
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  • Vanessa Scaringi, a licensed psychologist, initially disliked the idea of AI affecting human relationships.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Designers dislike carpeted stairs, favoring more stylish options that offer the same safety benefits.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of dislike
Verb
  • But the other main parties called it a stunt and refused to take part, leaving Farage running against an assortment of independents, jokers and single-issue candidates led by Count Binface, a comic space alien with a trash can on his head.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Despite this, Miller has refused to drop out, holding out past the Monday deadline for Ohio Republicans to nominate a new candidate.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of refuse
Verb
  • Craig has blamed Flanagan for a lack of oversight and accountability, allegations that Flanagan rejects.
    — Diana Paulsen, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Braves were rejected by former Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom at the trade deadline.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of reject
Verb
  • Colson was not the only person with very close ties to Cunningham who didn't exactly disapprove of the play.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Bryan Wenter, a land use lawyer from HSW, LLP, asserted that the project cannot be lawfully disapproved.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of disapprove
Verb
  • In the settlement agreement, the companies denied any wrongdoing.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Ted doesn’t try to deny this, then presses on anyway with a smile.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of deny
Verb
  • In January, major grain traders withdrew from the soy moratorium, which helped slash deforestation over its nearly two decades in effect, after top soy-producing states passed bills revoking tax benefits for participating companies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, citizenship may be revoked if it was illegally procured or obtained through the concealment of a material fact or willful misrepresentation.
    — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of revoke
Verb
  • Comey’s lawyers are pressing to have the case dismissed, accusing the department of misleading judges, submitting documents containing false statements and withholding key facts.
    — Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Rumors claim that the virus is a hoax, that health workers are profiting from the outbreak or that hospitals are withholding lifesaving treatments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of withhold
Verb
  • In March 2022, 141 countries supported a resolution deploring Russian aggression and demanding that Russia withdraw its forces.
    — Lidia Pilecky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Each of these societies deplored and ridiculed the other.
    — James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Definition of deplore
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“Frown (at or on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frown%20%28at%20or%20on%29. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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