frowning (B1)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /fraʊn/
Definition
To contract the brow and knit the eyebrows in order to express anger, sorrow, or displeasure.
Examples
He frowned at the mess his children had made.
She couldn't help but frown when she heard the unfair criticism.
The teacher frowned, signaling that the student's answer was incorrect.
How to Use frowning
- frown at (prepositional phrase)
- To look at someone or something with a frown because you are annoyed or displeased. — "The boss frowned at the late employee."
- frown upon (prepositional phrase)
- To disapprove of something. — "The school administration frowns upon cheating."
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