frowned (on or upon)

past tense of frown (on or upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frowned (on or upon)
Verb
  • So Grace is furious, mostly at Kate (because Kate was the messenger, but also because Grace has always disliked Kate for gunning for her job).
    Trish Deitch, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Some residents disliked the high-security atmosphere in the usually quiet city.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • CEOs and experts have criticized universities for failing to keep up with the times; now that AI is here to stay, students had better be prepared to leverage it in their roles.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
  • In recent months, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has repeatedly criticized Tucker Carlson.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Frowned (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frowned%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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