frown
Noun · VerbWordNet 3.0
Noun (1)
- a facial expression of dislike or displeasureSynonyms: scowl
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Frown \Frown\ (froun), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Frowned (fround); p. pr. & vb. n. Frowning.] [OF. froignier, F. frogner, in se refrogner, se renfrogner, to knit the brow, to frown; perh. of Teutonic origin; cf. It. in frigno wrinkled, frowning, Prov. It. frignare to cringe the face, to make a wry face, dial. Sw. fryna to make a wry face,]
1.To contract the brow in displeasure, severity, or sternness; to scowl; to put on a stern, grim, or surly look. [1913 Webster]
The frowning wrinkle of her brow.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
2.To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with disfavor or threateningly; to lower; as, polite society frowns upon rudeness. [1913 Webster]
The sky doth frown and lower upon our army.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
Frown \Frown\, v. t. To repress or repel by expressing displeasure or disapproval; to rebuke with a look; as, frown the impudent fellow into silence. [1913 Webster]
Frown \Frown\, n.
1.A wrinkling of the face in displeasure, rebuke, etc.; a sour, severe, or stern look; a scowl. [1913 Webster]
His front yet threatens, and his frowns command.— Prior.[1913 Webster]
Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are.— H. Coleridge.[1913 Webster]
2.Any expression of displeasure; as, the frowns of Providence; the frowns of Fortune. [1913 Webster]