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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But even those people who dislike the very existence of private schools in big cities would be hard-pressed to make the case that the entire sector collectively makes up a torture chamber.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Then there could be optical disruption in which the quantum dots emit specific wavelengths of light under ambient conditions that insects instinctively dislike.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of dislike

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McKenzie hasn’t shied away from criticizing celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Matt Damon who have made money hawking cryptocurrency companies in ads.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
The powerful Florida Sheriff’s Association is the latest group to criticize the November ballot measure to roll back property taxes, joining what has been a drumbeat of opposition from law enforcement and first responder organizations.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

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