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to frown on
[phrase form: frown]
01
to disapprove of or have a negative opinion about something, particularly due to being improper or unacceptable
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
state verb
regular
inseparable
particle
on
base verb
frown
present tense
frown on
3rd person singular
frowns on
present participle
frowning on
past simple
frowned on
past participle
frowned on
Examples
In their workplace, any form of socializing beyond work-related matters is frowned on.
