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Meaning of frowning

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

frowning

Pronunciation:/ˈfɹaʊnɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To have a frown on one's face.

    Example: She frowned when I told her the news.

  2. To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with disfavour or threateningly.

    Example: Noisy gossip in the library is frowned upon.

  3. To repress or repel by expressing displeasure or disapproval; to rebuke with a look.

    Example: Let us frown the impudent fellow into silence.

  4. To communicate by frowning.

    Example: Frank frowned his displeasure with my proposal.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of giving a frown.