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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.) rynke pannen, skule, se morskt på2. noun(such a movement of the forehead and eyebrows: a frown of disapproval.) rynket panne, morskt/skulende blikkrynkeIsubst. \/fraʊn\/rynket panne, bistert oppsyn, det å rynke pannenIIverb \/fraʊn\/1) rynke pannen, rynke brynene, se bister ut2) skremme med bistert eller strengt blikk, uttrykke noe med rynket pannefrown at mislike, se morskt på, skule tilfrown down skremme (til stillhet)frown (up)on mislike, fordømme, ikke se med blide øyne på, se skjevt til -
2 frown on/upon
(to disapprove of (something): My family frowns (up) on smoking and drinking.) se skjevt til, se på med ublide øyne -
3 signify
1) (to be a sign of; to mean: His frown signified disapproval.) være et tegn på, bety, stå for2) (to show; to make known by a sign, gesture etc: He signified his approval with a nod.) være uttrykk for, betegne•- significant
- significantlybetyverb \/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ\/1) innebære, betegne, tyde på, være tegn på• does a high forehead signify intelligence?2) være av betydning3) uttrykke, gi uttrykk for, tilkjennegi4) bety• what does this phrase signify? -
4 knit one's brows
(to frown.) rynke panna/brynene
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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 — 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
frown on — index disfavor Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
frown on — frown (up)on (Roget s Thesaurus II) verb To have or express an unfavorable opinion of: deprecate, disapprove, discountenance, disesteem, disfavor, object. Idioms: hold no brief for, not go for, take a dim view of, take exception to. See LIKE … English dictionary for students
frown on — (something) to disapprove of something. You can wear jeans, but I think the restaurant frowns on shorts and sneakers … New idioms dictionary