Frown (Verb)
Meaning
Look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The strict librarian frowns at anyone who whispers too loudly in the silent reading room.
- Her mother would frown if she didn't eat all her vegetables at dinner.
- He frowns when his sister touches his belongings without permission.
- The teacher frowns at the student for turning in the homework late.
- The judge frowns at the defendant for not taking the trial seriously.