frown

frown · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To bring one's eyebrows together and wrinkle one's forehead, typically to express displeasure, concentration, or confusion.

  2. 2.

    (as noun) A facial expression showing displeasure, typically with the eyebrows drawn together.

  3. 3.

    To disapprove of something (usually followed by "on" or "upon").

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    frown upon/on — to disapprove of something
  • •
    turn someone's frown upside down — to make someone happy who was sad

Related words

Antonyms: beam, grin, smile
See also: expression, grimace, scowl, smile
Synonyms: glower, grimace, scowl

Etymology

From Old French froignier ("to frown, scowl"), of uncertain origin, possibly from Gaulish frogna ("nostril").