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Uncommonfrown
The correct spelling is frown.
How to pronounce frown
/fɹaʊn/
nounIPA: /fɹaʊn/
Say it like: Fro-wn
The correct spelling is frown. A facial expression in which the eyebrows are brought together, and the forehead is wrinkled, usually indicating displeasure, sadness or worry, or less often confusion or concen… For example: "She frowned when I told her the news."
Usage Examples
“She frowned when I told her the news.”
“Noisy gossip in the library is frowned upon.”
“Let us frown the impudent fellow into silence.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A facial expression in which the eyebrows are brought together, and the forehead is wrinkled, usually indicating displeasure, sadness or worry, or less often confusion or concentration.
- 2.A facial expression in which the corners of the mouth are pointed down.
verb
- 1.To have a frown on one's face.
- 2.To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with disfavour or threateningly.
- 3.To repress or repel by expressing displeasure or disapproval; to rebuke with a look.
- 4.To communicate by frowning.
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