Meaning & use
frown
To wrinkle the brow and lower the eyebrows, usually to show displeasure, worry, or concentration.
See it in a sentence
She frowned at the confusing instructions printed on the side of the box.
He frowned when he saw the unexpected charge on his credit card statement.
A note on using this word
The phrase frown upon means to disapprove of something, as in chewing gum in class is frowned upon.
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