as in glared
to look with anger or disapproval
the boss just stood there and frowned at his assistant who, once again, was in trouble
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Recent Examples of frowned
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.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Oftentimes, disabling security protections is frowned upon.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
While frowned upon by many who want Illinois’ election laws changed, the process of challenging petitions is perfectly legal.
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Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Plus, here are the results of a recent survey of 5,200 local residents by the Japan Private Railway Association, which additionally found that strong perfumes worn by tourists, sitting styles, and even sneezing are all frowned upon.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
With that in mind, cleaning or filleting your catch while still at sea or on the lake is largely frowned upon.
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Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
In a pre-AI world, companies would’ve frowned upon allowing clients to bypass the online front door to their services.
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Hugh Son,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
On Saturday, Hill defended Carter after former Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes explained why publicly targeting a teammate is frowned upon inside an NFL locker room.
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Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
The Big Ten has frowned upon many third-party basketball deals, especially those involving its highly visible programs.
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Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Oftentimes, disabling security protections is frowned upon.
—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
While frowned upon by many who want Illinois’ election laws changed, the process of challenging petitions is perfectly legal.
—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Plus, here are the results of a recent survey of 5,200 local residents by the Japan Private Railway Association, which additionally found that strong perfumes worn by tourists, sitting styles, and even sneezing are all frowned upon.
—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
With that in mind, cleaning or filleting your catch while still at sea or on the lake is largely frowned upon.
—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
In a pre-AI world, companies would’ve frowned upon allowing clients to bypass the online front door to their services.
—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
On Saturday, Hill defended Carter after former Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes explained why publicly targeting a teammate is frowned upon inside an NFL locker room.
—
Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
The Big Ten has frowned upon many third-party basketball deals, especially those involving its highly visible programs.
—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frowned
Verb
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Although Brown was absent from Howe’s lyrics, his specter glared from between the lines, apocalyptic and militant.
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The two-time Masters champion spun, glared at the spectator, grumbled under his breath and seemed to point out the person to security.
Verb
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Those that attended mostly sat and scowled.
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Another line of attack likens the show to when bachelorette parties invade gay bars — a practice frequently scowled upon by gay patrons.
Verb
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Greenberg tried his best to ignore an irritating ankle injury that had plagued him the last couple of weeks and grimaced under the hazy sunlight as the pitcher, probably 20 or more years his junior, stared him down.
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In La Guaira, Cristian Carreño stared at his charred apartment building tilting precariously to one side.
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“Frowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frowned. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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