1. to contract the brow in displeasure or concentration
2. to disapprove of something
Usage: often used with ‘on’ or ‘upon’

1. a facial expression showing displeasure or concentration

Examples

• She frowned when she saw the mess in the kitchen.
• The teacher frowned at the noisy students.
• Many parents frown upon violent video games.
• His frown showed his confusion about the math problem.
• The boss’s frown made everyone nervous.
• She tried to hide her frown during the meeting.
• The judge frowned upon the lawyer’s behavior.