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frown

The correct spelling is frown.

How to pronounce frown

/fɹaʊn/
noun

IPA: /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. 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. 2.A facial expression in which the corners of the mouth are pointed down.

verb

  1. 1.To have a frown on one's face.
  2. 2.To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with disfavour or threateningly.
  3. 3.To repress or repel by expressing displeasure or disapproval; to rebuke with a look.
  4. 4.To communicate by frowning.

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