to frown upon
Pronunciation
/fɹˈaʊn əpˌɑːn/
British pronunciation
/fɹˈaʊn əpˌɒn/

Definitie en betekenis van "frown upon"in het Engels

to frown upon
[phrase form: frown]
01

afkeuren, met afkeuring bekijken

to disapprove or express a negative opinion about something, often due to it being considered improper or socially unacceptable
example
Voorbeelden
In this conservative community, they frown upon public displays of affection.
In deze conservatieve gemeenschap keuren ze openbare genegenheid af.
The company policy frowns upon employees discussing their salaries with one another.
Het bedrijfsbeleid keurt af dat werknemers onderling over hun salarissen praten.
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