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to frown upon
[phrase form: frown]
01
to disapprove or express a negative opinion about something, often due to it being considered improper or socially unacceptable
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
upon
Base verb
frown
Present tense
frown upon
3rd person singular
frowns upon
Present participle
frowning upon
Past simple
frowned upon
Past participle
frowned upon
Examples
In this conservative community, they frown upon public displays of affection.
