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1 frown
1. verb(to make the forehead wrinkle and the eyebrows move down (as a sign of worry, disapproval, deep thought etc): He frowned at her bad behaviour.) franzir a testa2. noun(such a movement of the forehead and eyebrows: a frown of disapproval.) carranca* * *[fraun] n 1 franzimento das sobrancelhas. 2 carranca, olhar de censura e reprovação. • vt+vi 1 franzir as sobrancelhas, o sobrolho, carranquear. 2 olhar com expressão carrancuda, mostrar desagrado, olhar com ira, não ver com bons olhos (seguido de at/on/ upon), desaprovar. 3 exprimir desagrado por meio do olhar. she frowned at/on/ upon us ela nos olhou com desagrado. she frowned them down ela os intimidou com seus olhares. -
2 frown
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3 frown on/upon
(to disapprove of (something): My family frowns (up) on smoking and drinking.) desaprovar -
4 frown on/upon
(to disapprove of (something): My family frowns (up) on smoking and drinking.) desaprovar -
5 frowning
frown.ing[fr'auniŋ] adj carrancudo, trombudo, torvo, sombrio, carregado. -
6 frowningly
frown.ing.ly[fr'auniŋli] adv com carranca, de aspecto carrancudo. -
7 signify
1) (to be a sign of; to mean: His frown signified disapproval.) significar2) (to show; to make known by a sign, gesture etc: He signified his approval with a nod.) mostrar•- significant
- significantly* * *sig.ni.fy[s'ignifai] vt+vi 1 significar, representar, ter o sentido de. 2 indicar, expressar, anunciar, demonstrar. 3 importar, querer dizer, ser significante. -
8 knit one's brows
(to frown.) franzir o sobrolho -
9 knit one's brows
(to frown.) franzir o sobrolho -
10 signify
1) (to be a sign of; to mean: His frown signified disapproval.) significar2) (to show; to make known by a sign, gesture etc: He signified his approval with a nod.) indicar•- significant - significantly
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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), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Frowned} (fround); p. pr. & vb. n. {Frowning}.] [OF. froignier, F. frogner, in se refrogner, se renfrogner, to knit the brow, to frown; perh. of Teutonic origin; cf. It. in frigno wrinkled, frowning, Prov. It.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
frown — vb Frown, scowl, glower, lower, gloom are comparable when they mean to put on a dark or malignant countenance or aspect. Frown commonly implies a stern face and contracted brows that express displeasure, disapprobation, anger, or contempt {that… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
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 — frown·er; frown·ing·ly; frown; … English syllables
frown on/upon — [phrasal verb] frown on/upon (something) : to disapprove of (something) The company frowns on dating among employees. Public expressions of affection are frowned upon in many cultures. • • • Main Entry: ↑frown … Useful english dictionary
Frown — Frown, n. 1. A wrinkling of the face in displeasure, rebuke, etc.; a sour, severe, or stern look; a scowl. [1913 Webster] His front yet threatens, and his frowns command. Prior. [1913 Webster] Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
frown — [v1] scowl cloud up*, do a slow burn*, give a dirty look*, give the evil eye*, glare, gloom, glower, grimace, knit brows*, look black*, look daggers*, look stern*, lower, pout, sulk; concept 185 Ant. grin, smile frown [v2] disapprove deprecate,… … New thesaurus
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