as in grimace
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
it was clear from the frown on the CEO's face that sales were headed in the wrong direction
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as in to glare
to look with anger or disapproval
the boss just stood there and frowned at his assistant who, once again, was in trouble
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Recent Examples of frown
Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Pet cam captures puppy's heartbreaking reaction to being left alone
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Pet cam captures puppy's heartbreaking reaction to being left alone
The photos shared in the follow-up video again show Dolly rocking a frown.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Laura Gómez, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2025
According to Mangione's lawyers, prosecutors are frowning on the laptop request, saying that some witnesses have been threatened.
—CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
But their smiles soon turned into frowns when Mack's diamond engagement ring fell down a sewer drain.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Pet cam captures puppy's heartbreaking reaction to being left alone
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Pet cam captures puppy's heartbreaking reaction to being left alone
The photos shared in the follow-up video again show Dolly rocking a frown.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
Even between husband and wife, the use of any contraceptives was frowned upon — and still is, officially.
—Laura Gómez, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2025
According to Mangione's lawyers, prosecutors are frowning on the laptop request, saying that some witnesses have been threatened.
—CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frown
Noun
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Monday’s developments were greeted with grimace around town.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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Amanda Seyfried’s face contorts into a grimace.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Said with the conviction of someone who’s never questioned their code of ethics, yet at a time when an impartial observer may wonder how a functioning moral compass could guide anyone to such a calamitous moment, the above line is both a glaring signpost and a savvy misdirect.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2025
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However, there are still some glaring needs on the team's roster, and the 2025 Draft should help fill some of those. identified the ideal first two draft picks for each team.—
Bryce Lazenby,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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A little over an hour later, Zalatoris walked out of the scoring building with a tight scowl.—
Brody Miller,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Dave comes off like a human scowl, and requires little of Liu besides completely tamping down any sense of natural charisma the Shang-Chi star has.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps the Staring Girl is just that, a staring girl.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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But Oskar continued to be mesmerized, staring at the rotating blades.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Frown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frown. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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