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- [froun]
- /fraʊn/
- /fraʊn/
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- [froun]
- /fraʊn/
Definitions of frowned word
- verb without object frowned to contract the brow, as in displeasure or deep thought; scowl. 1
- verb without object frowned to look displeased; have an angry look. 1
- verb without object frowned to view with disapproval; look disapprovingly (usually followed by on or upon): to frown upon a scheme. 1
- verb with object frowned to express by a frown: to frown one's displeasure. 1
- verb with object frowned to force or shame with a disapproving frown: to frown someone into silence. 1
- noun frowned a frowning look; scowl. 1
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Origin of frowned
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English frounen < Old French froignier, derivative of froigne surly expression, probably < Gaulish *frognā; compare Welsh ffroen, Old Breton fron nostril, Old Irish srón nose < Celtic *srognā or *sroknā
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Parts of speech for Frowned
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
frowned popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for frowned
noun frowned
verb frowned
- lowered — to cause to descend; let or put down: to lower a flag.
- pouted — to thrust out the lips, especially in displeasure or sullenness.
- sulked — to remain silent or hold oneself aloof in a sullen, ill-humored, or offended mood: Promise me that you won't sulk if I want to leave the party early.
- disapproved — Simple past tense and past participle of disapprove.
- deprecated — to express earnest disapproval of.
Antonyms for frowned
noun frowned
- smiled — to assume a facial expression indicating pleasure, favor, or amusement, but sometimes derision or scorn, characterized by an upturning of the corners of the mouth.
verb frowned
- grinned — to smile broadly, especially as an indication of pleasure, amusement, or the like.
- approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
- condoned — to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like): The government condoned the computer hacking among rival corporations.
- encouraged — Simple past tense and past participle of encourage.
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