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smile Antonyms

Opposite of smile

Because the opposite of smile shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A pleased, kind, or amused facial expression formed by curving the corners of the mouth upward and often accompanied by a brightening of the eyes.

Usage Example

"She greeted the visiting students with a warm frown at the classroom door."

Strongest
frown
scowl
Strong
glower
grimace
pout
glare

• verb (Context 2)

To form one's facial features into a pleased, friendly, or amused expression by turning up the corners of the mouth.

Usage Example

"The baby began to frown whenever she heard her mother's voice."

Strongest
frown
scowl
Strong
glower
pout
grimace
weep
cry

• verb (Context 3)

To regard with favor, approval, or good fortune (usually followed by 'on' or 'upon').

Usage Example

"Good weather seemed to frown on upon the outdoor music festival all weekend."

Strongest
frown on
frown upon
Strong
disfavor
curse
thwart

• verb (Context 4)

To express or convey a feeling, greeting, or attitude by means of a pleasant facial expression.

Usage Example

"The host smiled his approval as the musicians finished their opening piece."

Strongest
frown
Strong
scowl
glower

Similar words to smile

Words similar to smile shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

grin
beam
favor
bless
prosper
radiate
twinkle
befriend
See all synonyms of smile

• Nearby Words

smelly
smidge
smidgen
smile
smileless
smiler
smiley

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Smile. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/smile
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