FROWNED Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

frowned

verb

past tense of frown

as in glared

to look with anger or disapproval the boss just stood there and frowned at his assistant who, once again, was in trouble

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Recent Examples of frowned Like a growing number of French seaside resorts, it's not only frowned upon; you can be fined. — Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 The sky darkened suddenly, as if it had been turned down by a dimmer switch, and Decoteau frowned at a weather app on his phone. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Puni is entrenched at right guard for his third season, and Foerster has frowned on the idea of shifting him to the vacant left-guard spot. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 In the end, pushing extremes is favorable, and seeking consensus is frowned upon. — J.c. Polanco, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 They were expelled from several schools by 1896 at just 16 years old, and followed their hearts to do traditional performances at a time when celebrating their people was frowned upon in society. — William Earl, Variety, 26 June 2026 The upstairs neighbors would like to go to sleep somewhere between 9 at night and midnight, and so applause was frowned upon at the Gaslight. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026 Oftentimes, disabling security protections is frowned upon. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026 While frowned upon by many who want Illinois’ election laws changed, the process of challenging petitions is perfectly legal. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026

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Still, as the rockets glared and smoke from pre-match pyrotechnics faded, those seats filled quickly.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 July 2026
Although Brown was absent from Howe’s lyrics, his specter glared from between the lines, apocalyptic and militant.

— Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026

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Dos Santos stared toward the clock in amazement after finishing the 400-meter hurdles Thursday night at the Diamond League meet in Zurich.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
As Counsell exited the dugout to make the pitching change, Imanaga walked to the back of the mound and stared toward the outfield.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026