frown disapproval

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• frown´less — frown «frown», noun, verb. –n. 1. a wrinkling of the forehead in deep thought, anger, or disapproval: »a frown of concentration. 2. any expression or show of disapproval: »Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are (Hartley… …   Useful english dictionary

• frown´ing|ly — frown «frown», noun, verb. –n. 1. a wrinkling of the forehead in deep thought, anger, or disapproval: »a frown of concentration. 2. any expression or show of disapproval: »Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are (Hartley… …   Useful english dictionary

• frown´er — frown «frown», noun, verb. –n. 1. a wrinkling of the forehead in deep thought, anger, or disapproval: »a frown of concentration. 2. any expression or show of disapproval: »Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are (Hartley… …   Useful english dictionary

• frown — [froun] vi. [ME frounen < OFr frognier < froigne, sullen face < Gaul * frogna, nostrils, akin to OIr srón, nose] 1. to contract the brows, as in displeasure or concentrated thought 2. to look with displeasure or disapproval (on or upon)… …   English World dictionary

• Frown — Frown, v. t. To repress or repel by expressing displeasure or disapproval; to rebuke with a look; as, frown the impudent fellow into silence. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• frown — ► VERB 1) furrow one s brows in an expression indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration. 2) (frown on/upon) disapprove of. ► NOUN ▪ an expression of this type. DERIVATIVES frowning adjective. ORIGIN …   English terms dictionary

• frown — frowner, n. frowningly, adv. /frown/, v.i. 1. to contract the brow, as in displeasure or deep thought; scowl. 2. to look displeased; have an angry look. 3. to view with disapproval; look disapprovingly (usually fol. by on or upon): to frown upon… …   Universalium

• Frown — wiktionarypar|frownwiktionarypar|scowlA frown (also known as a scowl) is a facial expression used to indicate displeasure, or disapproval.The appearance of a frown varies from culture to culture. A frown is defined as looking angry or sullen,… …   Wikipedia

• disapproval — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ strong ▪ Several countries have expressed their strong disapproval of the law. ▪ faint, mild ▪ widespread ▪ official …   Collocations dictionary

• frown — I. verb Etymology: Middle English frounen, from Middle French frogner to snort, frown, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh ffroen nostril, Old Irish srón nose Date: 14th century intransitive verb 1. to contract the brow in displeasure or… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• frown — v. & n. v. 1 intr. wrinkle one s brows, esp. in displeasure or deep thought. 2 intr. (foll. by at, on, upon) express disapproval. 3 intr. (of a thing) present a gloomy aspect. 4 tr. compel with a frown (frowned them into silence). 5 tr. express… …   Useful english dictionary