verb
- past tense of frown; to furrow one's brow in displeasure, confusion, or concentration
- past tense of frown; to regard or treat with disapproval or disfavor (usually followed by 'on' or 'upon')
Examples
- She frowned when she saw the messy room.
- The teacher frowned at the student's late homework submission.
- He frowned in concentration while solving the difficult math problem.
- The coach frowned upon players arriving late to practice.
- When I told her the bad news, she frowned and looked away.
- The judge frowned as she reviewed the evidence.