FROWNS (AT OR ON) Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

frowns (at or on)

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present tense third-person singular of frown (at or on)

as in dislikes

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When Hank and Peggy meet a new family who has moved into the neighborhood, the Laotian Souphanousinphones, Hank immediately dislikes the father, Kahn, who is abrasive, competitive, and often rude.

— Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026
Kevin Carbonneau is one who dislikes the idea of closing the school.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of dislikes

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The White House is likely to play hardball if confronted with investigations, and Democrats are bracing for an administration that potentially ignores subpoenas or refuses to turn over paperwork that lawmakers are demanding.

— Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Throughout the film, Agent Miller refuses to abandon the investigation, even after being discouraged from following the case by her superiors who felt as though there wasn’t enough evidence pointing to Kaczynski.

— Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of refuses

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Stranded in a no-man’s land where everybody deplores toxic masculinity but the guys still need to be given something to do, the film doesn’t manage to contrive any actual fun.

— Caspar Salmon, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
But Goldsworthy deplores the city dweller’s notion of the countryside as a picturesque escape.

— Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026

Definition of deplores

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Isshin disapproves of the use of the Dragon’s Heritage and secretly helps Wolf rescue Kuro by directing his doctor, Emma, to tip off Wolf about Kuro’s location.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, whose team could be in a position to benefit from the latest ruling, not only disapproves of the new development, but also listed the many reasons as to why.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of disapproves

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Investigators are examining possible links to Iran, Russia or militant groups, but have not determined whether a foreign state was involved; Tehran denies involvement.

— Alastair Grant, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Rodríguez's administration denies the country is jailing dissidents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of denies

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Salvage what creates value, discard what evidence rejects and rebuild around the problem that remains.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Slemmer’s mother, May Slemmer Martinez, supports Pike’s execution and rejects the suggestion that Pike’s age or traumatic upbringing should spare her.

— Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

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