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frown
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- pronunciation:
- fraUn
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
frowns, frowning, frowned |
| definition 1: |
to wrinkle the forehead to show anger, unhappiness, or confusion.
Why are you frowning?- similar words:
- scowl
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| definition 2: |
to disapprove (usually followed by "on" or "upon").
She frowned upon his rude behavior.- similar words:
- object
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| related words: |
glare, grimace, pout |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a wrinkling of the face that shows anger, unhappiness, or confusion ; scowl.
I could tell by his frown that he didn't like the peas.- similar words:
- scowl
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| related words: |
glare, grimace |
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| derivations: |
frowning (adj.), frowningly (adv.), frowner (n.) |
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