Word Meaning

frown definition and meaning

v. i. To contract the brow in displeasure, severity, or sternness; to scowl; to put on a stern, grim, or surly look.
v. i. To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with disfavor or threateningly; to lower; as, polite society frowns upon rudeness.
v. t. To repress or repel by expressing displeasure or disapproval; to rebuke with a look; as, frown the impudent fellow into silence.
n. A wrinkling of the face in displeasure, rebuke, etc.; a sour, severe, or stere look; a scowl.
n. Any expression of displeasure; as, the frowns of Providence; the frowns of Fortune.

Crossword clues for frown

- Angry look
- Glower
- Knit one's brows
- Outside, father has own angry look
- Scowl
- Treats from waterfronts produced disapproving expression