as in grimaces
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
it was clear from the frown on the CEO's face that sales were headed in the wrong direction
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as in glares
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 frowns
David Oliver, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Over the course of an hour, a virtuosic guitarist, a singer, and three dancers performed a program of mournful music and percussive dance, their faces set in serious frowns—an integral part of the performance.
—Fiona Mozley, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
The aim was to encode the various nuanced ways human faces transmit states of mind, and then to visualize them; smiles and frowns are the barest beginning.
—Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Ken’yaku, a commitment to frugality, is detectable in a corporate culture that frowns on perks or frills.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Byrne has never been better, sharper, or more intimidating as a screen presence, carrying the movie with squints and frowns.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
There's room for laughs amid the tears and smiles amid the frowns.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Over the course of an hour, a virtuosic guitarist, a singer, and three dancers performed a program of mournful music and percussive dance, their faces set in serious frowns—an integral part of the performance.
—Fiona Mozley, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
The aim was to encode the various nuanced ways human faces transmit states of mind, and then to visualize them; smiles and frowns are the barest beginning.
—Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
Not explained is whether Makary would be happier if drug companies placed ads with immobile patients, frowns, and funereal music.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Ken’yaku, a commitment to frugality, is detectable in a corporate culture that frowns on perks or frills.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Byrne has never been better, sharper, or more intimidating as a screen presence, carrying the movie with squints and frowns.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frowns
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Rhett Miller stares across the classroom at the 14 sets of eyes staring back and lets his curiosity run free.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
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Lit only by a halo-like light overhead, Wayans stares blankly at the screen, smoking a cigar — and breaking down in mournful tears.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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However, there has been a growing edge to Denver’s current group, personified on the field in the way safety Talanoa Hufanga flies to the ball and in the way Cooper scowls under his eye black.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Frowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frowns. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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