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frown on

/fraʊn ɒn/

1 entry

verb

B2formalcommon/fraʊn ɒn/

uncountable · intransitive · phrasal, inseparable

A phrasal verb used to indicate disapproval or lack of acceptance of something.

ruФразовый глагол, используемый для выражения неодобрения или неприятия чего-либо.esVerbo compuesto que expresa desaprobación o rechazo hacia algo o alguien, a menudo mostrando disgusto o censura.frVerbe à particule utilisé pour exprimer la désapprobation ou le rejet de quelque chose.dePartikelverb, das Missbilligung oder Ablehnung gegenüber etwas oder jemandem ausdrückt; etwas wird nicht gern gesehen oder nicht gutgeheißen.ptVerbo frasal usado para expressar desaprovação ou rejeição a algo; significa não aprovar, condenar ou ver com maus olhos.zh动词短语,表示不赞同、反对或不喜欢某事。arفعل مركب يُستعمل للتعبير عن الاستنكار أو عدم القبول أو عدم الرضا عن شيء أو شخص.

  1. Disapprove of formal

    To express disapproval or dislike of something, often through a facial expression or attitude.

    • The school frowns on students wearing hats indoors.
    • Many cultures frown on public displays of anger.
    • The committee frowned on the proposal due to budget concerns.

    ruНе одобрятьesdesaprobarfrDésapprouverdeMissbilligenptDesaprovarzh不赞成arاستنكار

    Synonyms: deprecatediscountenancedisdainreprove

    Antonyms: approvecondoneencourageendorsefavorsanctionsupport

  • frowned on past participle
  • frowned on past simple
  • frowning on present participle
  • frowns on third person singular

Base verb: frown