| Frown (frown) |
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| v. i. | (?) |
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| Frown |
| [imp. ***, p.
p. Frowned (?)] p. pr. *** vb. n.
Frowning.] [OF. froignier, F. frogner, in se
refrogner, se renfrogner, to knit the brow, to frown]
perh. of Teutonic |
To contract the brow in displeasure, severity, or sternness; to
scowl; to put on a stern, grim, or surly look.
To manifest displeasure or disapprobation;
to look with disfavor or threateningly; to lower; as, polite society
frowns upon rudeness.
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To repress or repel
by expressing displeasure or disapproval; to rebuke with a look; as,
frown the impudent fellow into silence.
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A
wrinkling of the face in displeasure, rebuke, etc.; a sour, severe,
or stere look; a scowl.
Any expression of displeasure; as, the
frowns of Providence; the frowns of Fortune.
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