frown

/fɹˈa‍ʊn/

/ˈfɹaʊn/

[verb] [noun]

to frown

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to bring your eyebrows closer together showing anger, sadness or confusion

synonyms : glower

lour

lower

Frown

[NOUN]

an expression on the face in which the eyebrows are brought together in a way that causes lines above the eyes, which shows anger, worry, or disapproval

synonyms : scowl

Examples

1. She gave him a frown and told him to mind his manners.

2. When I asked my friend for feedback on my presentation, she gave me some tough criticism, but I knew that a friend's frown is better than a fool's smile, so I took her advice and made some changes that ultimately improved the outcome.

3. The boy frowned.

4. The tree frowns knowingly.

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