FROWNED Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

frowned

verb

past tense of frown

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 maid remained at the door while Helen took a seat on the sofa, and Sonya frowned. — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026 In the end, pushing extremes is favorable, and seeking consensus is frowned upon. — J.c. Polanco, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 It is also frowned upon for the guests to help themselves to multiple servings without getting a cue from the host. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 They were expelled from several schools by 1896 at just 16 years old, and followed their hearts to do traditional performances at a time when celebrating their people was frowned upon in society. — William Earl, Variety, 26 June 2026 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. — 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frowned

Verb

Still, as the rockets glared and smoke from pre-match pyrotechnics faded, those seats filled quickly.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 July 2026
Although Brown was absent from Howe’s lyrics, his specter glared from between the lines, apocalyptic and militant.

— Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026

Definition of glared

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From an underwater viewing area, Chinita Head, 52, stared past the glass alongside her 6-year-old nephew, Christian Walker.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Dozens of members of Patriot Front stood in front of him and stared at the polycarbonate gates of the Metro system.

— Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026