as in glared
to look with anger or disapproval
the boss just stood there and frowned at his assistant who, once again, was in trouble
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Recent Examples of frowned
The upstairs neighbors would like to go to sleep somewhere between 9 at night and midnight, and so applause was frowned upon at the Gaslight.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Oftentimes, disabling security protections is frowned upon.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
While frowned upon by many who want Illinois’ election laws changed, the process of challenging petitions is perfectly legal.
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Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Plus, here are the results of a recent survey of 5,200 local residents by the Japan Private Railway Association, which additionally found that strong perfumes worn by tourists, sitting styles, and even sneezing are all frowned upon.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
With that in mind, cleaning or filleting your catch while still at sea or on the lake is largely frowned upon.
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Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
In a pre-AI world, companies would’ve frowned upon allowing clients to bypass the online front door to their services.
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Hugh Son,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
On Saturday, Hill defended Carter after former Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes explained why publicly targeting a teammate is frowned upon inside an NFL locker room.
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Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
The Big Ten has frowned upon many third-party basketball deals, especially those involving its highly visible programs.
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Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Oftentimes, disabling security protections is frowned upon.
—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
While frowned upon by many who want Illinois’ election laws changed, the process of challenging petitions is perfectly legal.
—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Plus, here are the results of a recent survey of 5,200 local residents by the Japan Private Railway Association, which additionally found that strong perfumes worn by tourists, sitting styles, and even sneezing are all frowned upon.
—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
With that in mind, cleaning or filleting your catch while still at sea or on the lake is largely frowned upon.
—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
In a pre-AI world, companies would’ve frowned upon allowing clients to bypass the online front door to their services.
—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
On Saturday, Hill defended Carter after former Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes explained why publicly targeting a teammate is frowned upon inside an NFL locker room.
—
Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
The Big Ten has frowned upon many third-party basketball deals, especially those involving its highly visible programs.
—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frowned
Verb
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Although Brown was absent from Howe’s lyrics, his specter glared from between the lines, apocalyptic and militant.
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The two-time Masters champion spun, glared at the spectator, grumbled under his breath and seemed to point out the person to security.
Verb
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Those that attended mostly sat and scowled.
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Another line of attack likens the show to when bachelorette parties invade gay bars — a practice frequently scowled upon by gay patrons.
Verb
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Malik Tillman stared at the ball for a free kick just outside the box, to the left of the goal.
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Roberto Baggio stared at the ground next to the 12-yard penalty spot in California after sending Italy’s final attempt over the crossbar in the 1994 World Cup final against Brazil — the first time a men’s tournament had been decided on penalties.
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“Frowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frowned. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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