frown
frown Lexical Profile
frown Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A facial expression in which the eyebrows are brought together and the forehead is wrinkled, typically indicating displeasure, sadness, or intense concentration.
"A deep frown creased her forehead as she tried to decipher the handwriting on the old letter."
• verb
To furrow one's brow and draw the eyebrows together in an expression indicating displeasure, sadness, or deep concentration.
"He frowned at the puzzling instructions before attempting to assemble the bookshelf."
To regard something with disapproval or distaste (usually followed by 'on' or 'upon').
"Speaking loudly on a mobile phone is strongly frowned upon in the university library."
• Rhymes for frown
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'froignier' (to scowl, wrinkle the brow, or snort), likely of Gaulish origin related to the word for snout or nostrils.